The competition questions were indeed challenging, but not beyond Shen Jianxi's capabilities. She hadn't wasted her time on recent practice books, and most of the problems were variations of those she had already encountered.
Although the final large question was a bit difficult, it was mainly troublesome to calculate. A slight oversight could lead to errors in decimal points.
Understanding the approach, Shen Jianxi lowered her head and wrote furiously. The continuous rustling sound of papers surrounded her, and not a single one of the other candidates stopped writing.
Shen Jianxi knew that the awards for this competition determined whether someone could be directly admitted, so everyone was exceptionally serious.
She didn't waste much time. As soon as she finished, she handed in her paper. She didn't know how Fu Yi was faring. Although his favorability hadn't decreased, it didn't mean he wasn't angry.
77: "Beep! Favorability -4, Fu Yi's current favorability is 54."
Shen Jianxi: ...
Did you hear me, Fu Yi? Did you hear me?
On the other side, as Fu Yi was writing, images of two people embracing and kissing flashed in his mind like a movie.
From his perspective, although he couldn't see Shen Jianxi's expression, he could see that she hadn't struggled.
He didn't know what her state of mind was, to be kissing and hugging her ex-boyfriend the day after they had just confirmed their relationship.
As he was thinking, a dark shadow suddenly caught his eye by the window. He turned his head to look, and Shen Jianxi was waving at him. Seeing him look, she mouthed the words "See you at the hotel."
Fu Yi, in a fit of pique, turned his head away, refusing to look at her. Why should he go to the hotel just because she said so? Whoever wanted to go could go; he wasn't going.
Thinking this, he pressed down hard with his pen, leaving heavy marks on the scratch paper.
*
Squatting at the door of Fu Yi's room, Shen Jianxi felt as though a bowl would be fitting in front of her right now.
A shadow fell from above her head. A pair of canvas shoes appeared in her vision. She looked up in surprise, "Fu Yi, you're back!"
The light was a bit dim, and Shen Jianxi couldn't clearly see the expression on Fu Yi's face. She wanted to stand up, but because she had been squatting for too long, she felt dizzy and weak.
Fu Yi, who had been maintaining a poker face and determined not to be soft-hearted no matter what she said, instinctively reached out to support her when he saw her about to faint, a look of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
"Come in," he said, putting his arm around her shoulder and helping her into his room.
The moment the door closed, his waist was pulled tight.
"Is it fun, using your body to trick me?"
He instinctively thought that her dizziness earlier was an act.
"It is fun." Shen Jianxi tightened her arms around him, burying her head in his chest. "You left without even listening to my explanation."
Hearing her say this, Fu Yi found it amusing. Explain what? Explain how they kissed?
There was no sound from above her head. Shen Jianxi glanced at him stealthily and continued, "I didn't even react. It wasn't voluntary."
As she spoke, she looked up at him, her tone aggrieved, "You can't not believe me!"
Fu Yi had never heard such a statement before. He asked instinctively, "Why can't I?"
"Because I'm being framed! I'll be sad if you don't believe me!"
Fu Yi pulled her arms from around his waist and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her with a composed expression. "Continue."
He wanted to hear what she had to say.
Shen Jianxi pulled a stool over for herself and sat down, beginning her lie, or rather, her explanation: "You're a guy, you should know the difference in physical strength between men and women. He pulled me over, and before I could react, he kissed me. I wanted to struggle, but his strength was too great. I couldn't move at all, and my arm even hurt."
As she spoke, she pitifully extended her arm for him to see the place she had intentionally bruised.
Looking at the conspicuous black and blue marks on her fair and tender skin, Fu Yi felt a pang of heartache. His previously firm resolve began to waver.
Indeed, the disparity in physical strength between men and women was too great. If Xie Shu had really used force, she would definitely have no room to struggle.
If it were the old Xie Shu, Fu Yi believed he wouldn't bear to treat Shen Jianxi like this. However, with the current Xie Shu, he wasn't so sure.
Sensing his attitude softening, Shen Jianxi seized the opportunity. "Moreover, I wanted to chase after you, but Xie Shu stopped me."
"You should know who I like."
Fu Yi's gaze fixed on her face. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Does it hurt?"
Shen Jianxi knew he was starting to believe her. She quickly sat beside him, complaining pitifully, "It hurts a lot! And my head is still a little dizzy."
Fu Yi looked at her helplessly. "Let's see if you dare to do this again next time."
After saying that, he sighed. He truly had no way with her.
"I won't," Shen Jianxi giggled and leaned in, then kissed him on the lips. "Next time I see him, I'll go the other way!"
This kiss made Fu Yi's eyes deepen, his gaze darkening.
Shen Jianxi closed her eyes, her arms wrapping around his neck, their lips meeting in a deeper kiss.
After a long time without a response, Shen Jianxi, somewhat annoyed, tried to pull away. But just as she was about to disengage, Fu Yi held the back of her head and kissed her fiercely.
77: "Beep! Favorability +10, Fu Yi's current favorability is 64."
This kiss made her already dizzy head even more so. The temperature between them rose continuously. Shen Jianxi, sensing something was wrong, quickly pushed Fu Yi away, looking at him with a smoldering gaze.
This look made Fu Yi want to continue kissing her, but she blocked him with her hand, gesturing with her eyes. Fu Yi had no choice but to lie down on the bed to calm himself.
Seeing that he had been appeased, Shen Jianxi had no intention of staying longer. She tidied her hair and said to Fu Yi, who was still calming down, "I'm going back now."
Fu Yi grabbed her hand, his eyes filled with confusion. "Aren't you going to stay?"
They both knew what would happen if she stayed. If it were any other time, Shen Jianxi wouldn't mind enjoying the night. After all, life was for seizing the moment.
However, after fooling around with Xie Shu just yesterday, she wasn't sure if there were any marks left on her body. She didn't want to be reckless at this time.
Refusing Fu Yi's request, Shen Jianxi ruthlessly closed his room door, shutting out his desirous gaze.
As soon as she opened her door, she met Xie Shu's eyes. She didn't know how long he had been standing there.
However, Shen Jianxi didn't care about these things. She glanced at him and withdrew her gaze.
Xie Shu noticed her slightly swollen lips. Having kissed her so many times, how could he not know what had happened?
He grabbed her wrist as she was about to open the door and questioned her, "What did you just do? You let him touch you, didn't you?"
"Speak!"
Shen Jianxi shook off his hand and looked at him sarcastically. "In what capacity are you questioning me? As a lover? Even if we did something, it's none of your business. Also, I haven't forgotten what I said this afternoon. Don't talk to me, thank you." After saying that, she put her key card in and entered. Sudan Novel Network.
Xie Shu stood outside the door, looking at Fu Yi's room, his fists slowly clenching.
He could accept staying by her side in his current capacity, but that didn't mean he could accept other men around her.