Chapter 9 - IP Chapter 9

Incurable Pain | Chapter 9

Cla.s.smate, teach me.

These two words were enough to stir up her emotions.

Bai Xunyins eyes drooped slightly. After a moment of silence, she picked up a pen and wrote on the paper.

[Arent you a good student? Your grades are great, arent they?]

Why does he want her to teach him?

However, these casually spoken words made Yu Luoyin find it interesting. He looked at her with his dark eyes which held a hint of amus.e.m.e.nt, How do you know Im a good student?

Well, he noticed Bai Xunyins fingers freezing, and he asked again, Have you been paying attention?

He was intentionally being mischievous to the point of wickedness.

Afraid of being misunderstood, Bai Xunyin hurriedly bit her lip and wrote with force.

[I heard it from a cla.s.smate.]

Oh, Yu Luoyin asked casually, Which cla.s.smate?

Annoying

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Bai Xunyin couldnt come up with an answer. She simply didnt reply and changed the topic by writing.

[Which part of this question dont you understand?]

Wasnt he just asking her to teach him a question? It wasnt a big deal.

Yu Luoyin looked at the girls fair side profile sculpted with delicate lines, and the slightly stubborn curl of her lips.

He lazily said, I dont understand any part of it.

Sighing with a bit of helplessness, Bai Xunyin didnt continue to ask. She used the end of the pen to prop up her chin and seriously looked over the question Yu Luoyin had marked.

By the time she finished reading, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed.

She was always good at mathematics and physics, often ranking first in the cla.s.s. Most of the time, she could pick up the pen and solve high school questions on the first try.

However, there would usually be some concepts or ideas behind them that she knew.

But the question Yu Luoyin had brought was actually quite challenging.

Her interest was piqued. She instinctively glanced at the cover of the practice book Yu Luoyin had brought, only to find it blank.

Why didnt this practice book have a t.i.tle?

Bai Xunyin was puzzled. She turned her head and looked at Yu Luoyin. He seemed to understand the unspoken question without needing it to be written down.

This practice book isnt sold on the market; its a set of exercise problems my mom made for me.

Yu Luoyin paused for a moment and continued, Shes a university professor, teaching chemistry.

Bai Xunyin felt a bit speechless and embarra.s.sed. After all, Yu Luoyins mother was so accomplished.

Why did he need her to teach him questions?

However, having such a set of exercise problems was really enviable. Bai Xunyin wondered if there were other interesting questions in the book. She subconsciously glanced through the practice book.

How can someone who teaches chemistry teach physics well?

Yu Luoyin casually found an excuse and teasingly looked at her. So, can you solve this question?

Bai Xunyin remained silent for a moment and honestly wrote.

[I cant solve this question quickly. Im sorry.]

Its okay. You can take it home and work on it slowly. Teach me when youre done.

Yu Luoyins voice was low and carried a hint of almost gentle amus.e.m.e.nt. Teach me after youve finished solving it.

As expected, Bai Xunyins usually calm eyes brightened at his words.

She had a great interest in learning. Her eyes were clear and bright, with soft lines. When the corners of her eyes lifted, it felt like the world lit up.

Even though she rarely smiled, appearing reserved and cold, now that she had brightened up even a little, it was as if peach blossoms were blooming.

This was the kind of joy that belonged to a study geniusthe exercise book was more valuable than money.

Bai Xunyin hesitated for a moment and couldnt help but ask.

[Can I really take it home?]

[Yes.]

Yu Luoyin also wrote back to her, communicating in writing as if it was some kind of intrigue.

[Come over at the same time tomorrow to solve the problems.]

Bai Xunyin was stunned for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Like a drug addict who couldnt resist drugs, she couldnt resist unsolved questions.

Seeing Bai Xunyin holding the exercise book, flipping through it carefully, Yu Luoyin couldnt help but find it somewhat amusing.

He was crying helplessly insideapparently, even he wasnt as prominent as the practice book in her eyes?

That guy Lu Ye, who usually lacked intelligence and spirit, had said something that was actually true for once.

This girl was not easy to approach.

However, Yu Luoyin wasnt willing to be a mere supporting character.

He lightly tapped the table with his slender fingers and asked Bai Xunyin, Is it good-looking?

Bai Xunyin obediently nodded.

So, Yu Luoyin raised an eyebrow. Im sitting right in front of you, but you ignore me, Bai Xunyin. Do you dislike me?

Bai Xunyin was unfairly accused.

She hesitated for a while then vigorously shook her head, immediately writing on the paper.

[No!]

To emphasize that she really didnt, Bai Xunyin used an exclamation mark in her writing for the first time.

Alright, I wont tease you anymore.

Yu Luoyins shoulders shook with laughter, and his tall figure stood up gracefully. See you tomorrow.

He left as efficiently and crisply as a gust of wind, taking his backpack with him.

Bai Xunyin stared at Yu Luoyins slender back, as graceful as a pine tree. If it werent for the exercise book in her hands and the lingering scent of sandalwoodhis unique scent that filled the air, she might have thought this encounter was a dream.

In the library, she was left alone basking in the serene atmosphere, accompanied only by the sunlight.

During that summer vacation, Bai Xunyin truly felt like she was living in a dream.

Since the inexplicable repayment through teaching at the library, almost every week Yu Luoyin would invite her to meet two or three times, and the location was always at the library.

He would pester Bai Xunyin to explain problems to him, one after another.

And Bai Xunyin was always conscious of the fact that she hadnt finished reviewing all the problems in the exercise book. Thus, she never refused Yu Luoyins requests. Instead, she followed along, day after day.

Teaching Yu Luoyin wasnt that difficult; at most, she just had to write a few more words.

However, every time they had their cla.s.s session in the library, Yu Luoyin would listen attentively to Bai Xunyins explanations.

Its just that

He would prop his head up with one hand, smile while looking at her, and sometimes lean in slightly all of which would leave Bai Xunyin with a feeling of emotional turmoil.

It wasnt that she disliked it; it was simply that she felt uneasy.

Back in middle school, before she lost her voice and after she came to Sanzhong High School, she used to be able to speak normally and wasnt averse to guys being close to her.

However, since she lost her voice and experienced some things, Bai Xunyin had become more sensitive to the presence of boys, especially someone like Yu Luoyin.

Bai Xunyin couldnt help but feel increasingly uncomfortable.

Miss Bai.

Yu Luoyin always addressed her so formally, his voice always carrying a hint of teasing, Are you a little scared of me?

Otherwise, why would Bai Xunyins back always be so stiff when she sat next to him?

Bai Xunyin was taken aback for a moment, her lips pursed as she wrote on the paper.

[No.]

No?

He chuckled softly, Then why do you always avoid looking at me? Is my face frightening?

Why should I look at you?

The young girl tightly gripped the pen, silently muttering to herself in her heart, but she couldnt resist this provocation.

Steeling herself, she turned her head to face Yu Luoyins obsidian-like eyes, pretending to be calm.

Seeing Bai Xunyins awkward expression, Yu Luoyin couldnt help but burst into laughter.

It had been several days, yet she still acted guarded around him?

It seemed that just tutoring wouldnt suffice.

Being in cla.s.s every day is getting boring, Yu Luoyins rebellious spirit and compet.i.tive nature arose.

He stood up straightforwardly and tilted his chin toward Bai Xunyin. Lets go.

Bai Xunyin was startled and quickly typed to ask.

[Where are we going?]

Yu Luoyins narrow phoenix-like eyes squinted slightly, and he smiled with an air of mystery. Ill take you to a fun place.

A fun place?

Bai Xunyin had always been cautious about unfamiliar places. She hesitated and remained seated, not moving.

Come on.

Yu Luoyin urged again, his voice carrying a hint of a boyish cajoling tone, Youve been tutoring me for so many days. Consider it my way of repaying you, as a good teacher. Hmm?

The rising intonation of hmm lightly enticed her, effortlessly stirring her heart.

For some reason, Bai Xunyin wanted to go.

She wanted to know what this fun place was, but deep down, she understood clearly that if it were anyone else, she wouldnt even consider such a proposal.

But it was Yu Luoyin.

With his suggestion, she couldnt resist following along.