The whole class instantly erupted, everyone was extremely excited. It was like a long drought followed by a cold drizzle, raindrops battered the banana leaves.

"Wow, three days off!"

"Awesome!!"

"Haha." Jiang Nian held his head with a sarcastic smile at Li Hua, "Hua, take it easy."

"Chi Shi!!"

"Stop pretending, no supervision for three days." Jiang Nian smirked, "I can't imagine how full the wastebasket will be."

"Chi Shi Chi Shi!!" Li Hua had enough, "Stop smearing me, I'm planning to go to the internet cafe."

Jiang Nian didn't respond.

By the big break, the class's excitement had mostly faded, returning to normal.

In the class, Liu Yang and Tao Ran had returned yesterday.

One was caught smoking at home and ordered back to school. The other had just come back from the comic exhibition.

A group of boys gathered in the hallway.

Liu Yang pulled out a Huazi cigarette, sniffed it, and put it back into the pack with a sigh.

"Truly unfortunate, such is fate."

"Alright, you got caught, own up to it." Li Hua scoffed, "Just a cigarette, why pretend to be cultured?"

"You really know how to talk, huh."

"What?"

"Stop arguing, let's just fight." Ma Guojun said, "By the way, Liu Yang, are you going online?"

"When?"

"Right after school ends tomorrow at noon."

Liu Yang: "I'm in!"

He really had nothing to do, staying home would only lead to scolding. Self-study in the classroom was too boring.

Couldn't find anyone to play ball with, might as well go online together.

"Is Jiang Nian going?"

"He's going to study."

"Damn!! So intense?" Liu Yang couldn't take it, "What about Lin Dong, what's the point of staying in the dorm?"

Lin Dong turned his head, "I'm going home."

"Then... what about Yang Qiming?" Liu Yang held back, even though his cousin played poorly, he buys drinks.

Unlike a certain Li who's only good at yelling.

"Cousin is going home too, didn't he tell you? If half the boarding students stay this time, it's considered a lot."

"Sigh, everyone's going home." Liu Yang sighed, looking at Jiang Nian, "Brother Nian, when are we having a farewell dinner?"

Jiang Nian was daydreaming, and the words left him bewildered.

"Farewell dinner?"

"Yeah."

"Isn't it after the exams?" Jiang Nian said, but he was actually too lazy to organize it, all trouble and no benefit.

Though youth only comes once...

But!

Life too only comes once, everyone has a duty to care for Niannian.

"After the exams, we'll disperse, who'd stay around?" Liu Yang offered, "How about an impromptu dinner tomorrow night?"

His suggestion attracted many agreements.

"Could work."

"But how many can we call?"

Jiang Nian pretended to be dead, saying nothing. He could call more people if he wanted, but he wouldn't do it even if it killed him.

"Ugh! Gotta pee."

By the time Liu Yang and the others realized, someone was already gone, "Wait, where did he go?"

Seeing this, Lin Dong gave Liu Yang a suggestion.

"Do this..."

Upon hearing, Liu Yang leaned back tactically.

"Will that work?"

Lin Dong shrugged, "Give it a go, gather whoever can come, can't force it on those who don't want to come."

"Alright!"

...

Before lunch break, the third mock exam scores were released.

This time, it was automatically pushed by software, unless prohibited. It popped up from the background, no need to tap in.

Many people had just finished their meal, suddenly faced with scores.

The class group chat instantly filled with complaints.

"Wow, so disgusting!"

"Back off!"

"I was eating, and the scores popped up unexpectedly. Scored so bad, lost my appetite."

"I'm..."

A bunch complained, Sun Zhicheng scrolled through, finding none of them actually scored poorly.

Animals!!

He tapped into the score software, glanced at his scores, and collapsed on the sofa, staring at the ceiling.

This group, only he truly did poorly!

Wasn't the third mock supposed to be simple?

Why was it so hard, just like the second mock? Even a few added bonus questions, calling this easy?

Sun Zhicheng's head was buzzing, couldn't speak for a while.

"Sigh."

Suddenly, Lin Dong messaged him privately, "Ah Cheng, tomorrow is my birthday, let's have dinner together."

"I'll invite a few from class, might as well have the farewell dinner early."

Sun Zhicheng was annoyed, instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing 'birthday', he typed:

"Sure, I'll definitely come."

Meanwhile, Tao Ran received a message from Liu Yang.

"Class rep, tomorrow's my birthday. Thought I'd just invite more people for a farewell dinner."

Tao Ran glanced, noting tomorrow was a day off.

"Can I wear cosplay?"

Liu Yang: "..."

"Whatever."

Tao Ran: "Alright, I'll go tomorrow too."

Elsewhere.

In the classroom, Jiang Nian simultaneously received messages from Lin Dong and Liu Yang, leaving him puzzled.

"What's up with these two?"

"Pulling the birthday card for this farewell dinner?"

He didn't respond, chose to ignore. Decided to see the situation, if safe, he'd agree.

"Scores are out, pity the language score isn't."

Jiang Nian opened the app; apart from language, other scores were synced on the app.

Math: 142, a few more than the second mock. Though the paper was simple, it was a good sign.

At least, it was stable.

English: 148, two points deducted from the essay. Didn't write seriously, guessed it was due to wrong spelling.

Science: 290, surprisingly high. Checked and found physics gave high marks.

One big question had a small part wrong, yet received high marks, they were lenient.

Total score: 580.

Jiang Nian pondered, realizing the time spent on science and math was worthwhile.

Zhu Yin's coaching filled his physics foundation. The mock itself was lenient, mostly basic questions.

The exam was fruitful.

As long as the language score was over 120, the total would easily over 700.

Honestly, he craved this achievement.

"Sigh."

"Never mind, let's do some more." He sighed, locked his phone, and tucked it away.

After lunch, Class Three became a Dark Forest.

"What's your total for the five subjects?"

"You first."

"I don't know, phone was out of credit at noon. You go first, I'll recharge later to check."

"I'll share my WiFi with you."

"Duck no need."

Everyone was on edge, trust crisis erupted. Guarding their scores, not willing to share first.

Li Hua was all smiles, asking around for scores. Once back in the group, he met Jiang Nian's eyes.

"Hey, I didn't ask you!"

"Shut up!"

Pointing at Jiang Nian, he warned, "byd, don't ruin my good mood today or else!"

Jiang Nian sneered, "Hua, stop deluding yourself."

"Chi Shi!"

Li Hua finished talking, unfazed by Jiang Chu's sarcasm. Still cheerfully asking around with his phone.

"Sigh."

Zhang Ningzhi pursed her lips, nudged Jiang Nian, "Are you confident to break 700 this time?"

Jiang Nian replied, "I guess."

"Oh, alright." Zhang Ningzhi forced a smile, "Then... congratulations, master."

Handing over a small jelly.

Jiang Nian was pleased and ready to enjoy it. A hand came from behind, patting his shoulder.

"What's your score?"

Jiang Nian turned, meeting the cold gaze of the class president, wanted to play dumb but before he could.

From under the table, his leg was swiftly kicked.

Li Qingrong: "Stop pretending."

Jiang Nian: "..."

Wasn't it that obvious, buddy?

At the same time, Huang Fang from the front turned around. Holding a pen, she looked at Jiang Nian tensely.

"How much?"

Jiang Nian knowing he couldn't hide, spoke truthfully.

"580."

"What?" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Li Hua returned to grab his math test paper, ready to show off to Tao Ran. Unfortunately, he caught this number.

Not including language, five subjects: 580.

"Chi Shi Chi Shi!!"