The Master's Mask Unveiled Again

Chapter 73: Chapter 72 Just Take It as For My Sake

Lu Mian turned to glance at Lu Xinnuan, rather perplexed.

What did her monthly exam have to do with her physics competition?

But she couldn’t be bothered to entangle with Lu Xinnuan and just said “As you wish” before leaving leisurely with a few select books in her arms.

Lu Xinnuan was fuming inside, it took a great deal of self-control to maintain her composure.

She made a secret vow in her heart.

This time in the competition, she had to place first.

She wanted to show everyone with her academic performance that she was far superior to Lu Mian! That she was more deserving of being saved than Lu Mian!

——

When Lu Mian returned to the classroom with her books, she just happened to catch Ding Cai’s class.

Ding Cai had already instructed the class representative to distribute test papers and, seeing a student arrive late, put on a stern face. However, upon realizing it was Lu Mian, his expression quickly softened into a smile.

“Oh, it’s Lu Mian. Been to the library, right? Go back to your seat!” Ding Cai was already quite lenient with Lu Mian, and after learning the truth about the kidnapping case the day before, he felt even more sympathy for the student and naturally offered additional care.

Seeing her take the initiative to borrow books from the library, he even thought she was showing a determination to improve.

He murmured to himself as he walked down from the podium.

“Lu Mian is showing a lot of initiative lately, you all should take notice and strive for good grades in this monthly exam! This is your first test since entering high school, and it’s extremely important…”

As he spoke, he reached Lu Mian’s desk. He intended to offer a few words of advice about the monthly exam, but his face froze upon seeing the stack of books she had borrowed.

“The Slacker’s Counterattack”

“The Flavor of Physics”

…

Ding Cai choked up, why these pointless books again?

Doesn’t the school library have someone to manage this? Why are such chaotic books even there?

What good are these books!

Ding Cai forced a smile and whispered to Lu Mian at her desk, “Lu Mian, your teacher understands your feelings, but reading these books is pointless. Why not come to me for some tutoring? I guarantee I can help you score 60 in physics and you can counterattack in minutes!”

He was still thinking about offering extra lessons to Lu Mian.

As for the fact she had asked for a competition registration form, it never really registered with him.

“Let’s talk about it after the monthly exam,” Lu Mian said while nonchalantly covering the books with a test paper.

Ding Cai noticed and realized, oh snap, that was the homework assignment test paper he had assigned the day before!

His irritation never quite surfaced.

As he turned and walked back towards the podium, passing by Guo Zihao and Yuan Hao, he finally found a vent for his frustration.

“Guo Zihao, Yuan Hao, just look at the two of you, identical scores of 12! Do you take me for a fool, unable to see that you’ve copied? If I catch you cheating on tests again, you can forget about attending my physics class!”

Guo Zihao: …

Yuan Hao: …

Both focused on the bright red 12 on their papers, plunging into bewilderment.

So, how on earth did Mianmian guess that?

——

After class, Lu Mian sent a message to Sui Yuan that said “Hang in there,” succinct and to the point.

Sui Yuan replied with a smiley face emoji, followed by a sentence.

[Mianmian, I’ve decided not to participate in the competition. You were the one who wanted the registration form, so you should be the one to go.]

Lu Mian thought she was overthinking again and asked patiently.

[Is the new class teacher treating you poorly? Or does he not acknowledge the registration form?]

[No, no, no, he’s been very caring, much better than before. It’s just that, Mianmian, I don’t want to go this time. You go, consider it for my sake.]

Actually, Sui Yuan wasn’t overthinking this time. She had made her decision after considering what was happening between Lu Mian and Lu Xinnuan.

Their Mianmian was superior to anyone else!

Their Mianmian deserved to shine brightly!