Chapter 65

Chapter 59: Copying is a Skill

After hearing Gao Fan's words, Si Yajing obviously froze for a moment, secretly glancing at Wen Liang with a playful and teasing look, her big, watery eyes seeming to say: "Your reputation doesn't seem too good, does it?"

Wen Liang maintained a gentle smile, hands behind his back, standing nonchalantly to the side. Seeing that Si Yajing couldn't do anything about him, she asked, "Wen Liang, is what Gao Fan said true?"

"Of course not," who would admit to such a thing, "I was just asking Ji Su for help with a problem. If you don't believe me, there are so many people around; you can ask them, Teacher Si."

Good brother, righteous, Ren Yi immediately stood up, thumping his chest, "I guarantee that Wen Liang definitely didn't copy this time..."

As soon as the words were out, the whole class burst into laughter, and Wen Liang's face turned black as he glared at him. Brother Yang, even if you want to deliberately belittle me, you don't have to be so obvious, do you? What do you mean by 'this time,' as if I've been copying all along?

Ren Yi also realized the flaw in his words, scratching his head and sitting down in shame. Si Yajing, trying to suppress her laughter, scanned the students around Wen Liang and said, "Is there anyone else who can confirm what Gao Fan said?"

Wen Liang's recent closeness with Ji Su had already caused many to be dissatisfied. Immediately, a few boys who had no particular relationship with him jumped at the chance to add fuel to the fire. Wen Liang's lips curled into a cold smile, and these few people suddenly remembered that the guy standing on the podium wasn't someone to mess with. He had even dared to hit Mu Shanshan. They quickly sat back down, afraid to move, lest they be noticed by Wen Liang.

Si Yajing asked again, seeing no one respond, and smiled at Gao Fan, "You see, Wen Liang might really have been discussing problems with Ji Su. In the future..."

"Teacher, Wen Liang did copy the homework, and Ji Su deliberately let him copy!"

The one speaking was Chen Xiaozhen, one of the six class committee members, sitting to the right of Wen Liang, separated by an aisle. She had seen the scene clearly that morning. Chen Xiaozhen, with her clear features and average grades, had been a pampered princess in her previous middle school, almost raised on flattery. But at No. 1 High School, where the best students from all of Qingzhou were gathered, she was no longer as outstanding in appearance, speech, family background, or studies. Especially with Ji Su in the class, it was like a snow lotus blooming on Mount Tian, taking away all the girls' glory, making countless latecomers feel inferior. The teachers' favor and the boys' admiration, almost everyone's attention followed her every move, and the girl's sense of loss was evident.

Finally, she couldn't suppress the impulse to stand up and testify.

To say that Ji Su deliberately let others copy, Si Yajing definitely didn't believe it, but anything involving Wen Liang made her a bit suspicious.

"Ji Su, is this true?"

Si Yajing naturally softened her tone, gentle and patient, a treatment only Ji Su could enjoy.

Ji Su stood up, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on her. The teacher's trust, the girls' jealousy, the boys' complex gazes, made this beautiful girl the absolute center of attention once again. Everyone knew the truth, but many still hoped to hear the answer from Ji Su's mouth, whether it was true or not!

Ji Su calmly said, "No!"

Wen Liang felt a surge of pride. The always obedient and good student Ji Su had grown under his influence, able to lie without changing her expression in front of the teacher. Truly a cause for celebration.

However, this statement immediately unleashed the boys' suppressed anger, and the class erupted in indignation. Bringing breakfast, copying homework, and now lying, was this still the high and mighty, untouchable dream goddess? Was this still the girl in white, with a gentle smile and graceful figure?

They couldn't let her continue to mix with that bad guy any longer. We have to save her! Seven or eight boys exchanged glances and stood up one after another, saying, "Teacher, she's lying!"

"I saw it, Wen Liang really did copy the homework."

"Teacher, they're in a relationship..."

Almost instantly, Wen Liang and Ji Su were overwhelmed by a wave of criticism. Meng Ke, worried, glanced at Ji Su. As her best friend and confidante, she didn't understand why Ji Su had suddenly changed, expressing her affection and closeness to Wen Liang so openly. After all, it was 1995, and early romance was still a taboo, even a topic that made people shudder. For a good student like Ji Su, if she got close to an equally excellent male classmate, the teachers might turn a blind eye, but the problem was, it was Wen Liang!

A troublemaker who fought, was often late, and skipped classes, even though Meng Ke had a good impression of him, what did others think? Such a person standing next to Ji Su was like a fat snail crawling under a tree full of blooming flowers, no matter how you looked at it, it was awkward.

And today, it finally sparked the class's anger!

Si Yajing was taken aback by the sudden change, and a bit of anger rose in her heart. She said coldly, "Ji Su, as the study committee member, is this how you help your classmates learn? Hmm?" This was the first time a teacher had loudly questioned Ji Su since the start of the school year, and the first time a teacher had a bad impression of her. The girls who had been waiting for this moment were elated, their chests puffed out in triumph.

Ji Su stood there calmly, head lowered, not saying a word. Her skin was naturally rosy, and even without makeup, she looked charming. Her delicate features and clear eyes seemed to bloom only for the person on the podium, and no amount of words from others could sway her.

Si Yajing was moved by Ji Su's expression and, looking at Wen Liang, saw him still smiling, but with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. She suddenly regretted it, perhaps she shouldn't have checked Wen Liang's homework today. How could she clean up this mess?

Noticing Si Yajing's gaze, Wen Liang said softly, "It seems my reputation is really bad. But, Teacher Si, you have to believe Ji Su. If she says no, then it's really no!"

Si Yajing almost wanted to pull his ears. At a time like this, he was still so confident, truly infuriating!

Someone, seeing Wen Liang still talking back, shouted from below, "Wen Liang, everyone knows you're the best at talking. But when it comes to studying, unless Ren Yi was absent, you'll be at the bottom of the class in this baseline test. Who would believe you didn't copy, with a 100% accuracy rate? Do you really think you're Ji Su?"

The class burst into laughter again.

Wen Liang raised his hand and pointed at him three times, saying, "Li Yang, if I can provide evidence, will you clean the classroom for three months, for free?"

The person realized he had gotten carried away, but put on a brave face, chin almost touching his forehead, and said, "Fine, if you can't provide evidence, I don't need you to clean, just promise to copy from someone else next time, don't pollute the good students."

Many boys applauded, the support overwhelmingly one-sided.

Wen Liang smiled coldly, walked down from the podium, and came directly to Ji Su, handing her homework to Si Yajing. Confused, Si Yajing took it and flipped through it. Suddenly, she smiled, holding up Ji Su's homework and pointing to a multiple-choice question, "This multiple-choice question, Ji Su chose B. According to the equation, the reduced sulfuric acid is 0.37 moles, which is correct. But Ji Su overlooked one point: as the reaction progresses, the concentration of sulfuric acid decreases, and the reaction stops when it becomes dilute sulfuric acid. So the correct answer is D, less than 0.37 moles. And this question," she flipped to Wen Liang's homework, "Wen Liang did it completely correctly!"

The class fell silent. Gao Fan clutched his head, looking very distressed. Chen Xiaozhen's red lips were slightly open, her eyes blank. Those who had been cheering, accusing, spectating, and causing trouble were all stunned. They had clearly seen Wen Liang copy the homework, how could this happen?

Copying was right, but the one being copied was wrong?

Collective frustration, those without testicles had stomachaches! Now, saying Wen Liang copied the homework was baseless, and Si Yajing couldn't possibly believe it, but the most infuriating part was that he had indeed copied!

Damn, when you copy, at least do it seriously, and even have a self-correction function?

The children waiting for the drama were almost breathless from the shock, but Wen Liang, the scoundrel, lifted his chin slightly, scanning the classroom with a look of extreme disdain!

Don't think you're young, I won't despise you!

Shameless, this was clearly an insult. The children who pointed out the emperor's new clothes would have no good end!

The farce caused by copying finally ended. As he passed Ji Su, he received a cute glare from the little beauty, making him shiver and hurry away. Beauty is a curse, regardless of age.

After class, Wen Liang followed Si Yajing out and, in a secluded corner, said softly, "Thank you, Teacher Si, for your wise and penetrating insight, restoring my innocence!"

Si Yajing, holding the textbook with both hands, pressed her high, round chest, a mature woman's charm evident on her face. She tilted her head and said, "You did get that question right, but remember, Wen Liang, only this once! If I catch you copying again, hmm..."

"Hello, Teacher, goodbye, Teacher." Wen Liang turned and ran, too focused on teasing the beautiful young woman to remember that while he got the multiple-choice question right, the application problem was almost identical to Ji Su's.

Si Yajing watched his back, shaking her head with a bitter smile, hoping that Wen Liang wouldn't do too poorly on the baseline test, otherwise, it would seem strange. A child like him should excel in every aspect.

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