It was the day of the senior class mock examination, and this time, Gu Anxi was among the test takers. Everyone noticed that Gu Anxi didn’t seem to be in high spirits today, looking as if she hadn’t had enough sleep.
Standing outside the examination hall, Shen Wanqing coldly spoke to Lin Qi beside her, "Take a good look. This is a senior-year paper, and it’s new. It’s absolutely impossible for Gu Anxi to cheat. She cannot pass."
Lin Qi was somewhat listless, her usual fawning words lacking their typical enthusiasm. "Yes, absolutely impossible to pass," she agreed.
Shen Wanqing stood there quietly, watching as Gu Anxi yawned while writing her test...
The whole school was anticipating the results. Some students even stayed behind, waiting for them to be posted on the announcement board.
Gu Anxi was really tired. She packed up early and went home with Bo Xichen. She had insisted on going home that night, refusing to stay with him in the laboratory building, which left Bo Xichen with no choice but to take her.
It was nightfall by the time they were on their way home. In the car, Gu Anxi’s head bobbed as she dozed, like a little chick nodding off. Bo Xichen, who was driving, furrowed his brow slightly. "Are you really that tired?"
Gu Anxi’s small face nestled into the seatback as she murmured, "I just want to sleep."
He felt a pang of tenderness and coaxed her, "Then I’ll be more considerate next time, alright?"
Gu Anxi burrowed her small face further into the seatback, her cheeks feeling a little hot...
He chuckled. So she wasn’t tired, just shy.
So he changed the topic. "How did the exam go today?"
"I don’t know. I should barely pass," Gu Anxi mumbled, her voice thick with sleep.
Bo Xichen was also aware of these young people’s concerns. He merely smiled and said nothing...
The car stopped at the Gu family villa. Wang Keru personally came out to greet them. Seeing Gu Anxi’s listless appearance, she felt a complicated mix of emotions.
Bo Xichen got out of the car, smiling as he said, "We were up ’studying’ very late last night."
Wang Keru asked lightly, "Until what time?"
Gu Anxi’s face felt hot. She quickly ran into the lobby...
Bo Xichen watched her retreating figure and smiled before answering Wang Keru’s question, "Around two or three in the morning!"
Wang Keru’s expression grew even more complicated. She gave a dry chuckle. "That must have been very tiring."
Bo Xichen smiled. "I’m fine. Anxi is the one who had it hard."
Wang Keru was left speechless...
During dinner, Grandma Chen had prepared a table laden with nourishing dishes—not for the brain, but entirely for revitalizing the body. There were tonics to boost yang, tonics to nourish yin, and a potent restorative soup.
Wang Keru was very attentive. "Xichen, you also stayed up late last night; it must have been tiring for you. Come, Grandma Chen specially brewed this for you. Have another bowl, it’s good for your body."
Bo Xichen was a doctor, proficient in both traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Naturally, he understood immediately. After all, he carried himself with an air of refined grace. Even in such an awkward situation, he remained calm and composed. "Thank you, Auntie."
Wang Keru’s mouth twitched. She could only manage a strained smile.
Gu Anxi was lazily sipping her soup. After drinking some, she did feel a bit more energetic. Wang Keru then said with genuine concern, "Seeing how tired Anxi is, I think she shouldn’t ’study’ tonight!"
The double entendre was quite clever.
Grandma Chen’s weathered face flushed red, and she lowered her head, focusing on her food.
Gu Anxi choked a little and silently glanced at Bo Xichen. The rıghtful source is 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱
Bo Xichen smiled. "She should indeed get some rest."
Wang Keru felt incredibly conflicted. She had always thought Professor Bo was elegant and well-mannered, but now, it seemed she needed to re-evaluate him.
Gu Anxi’s small face was a little hot. "I’m done eating. I’m going upstairs to review my lessons."