The Villainous Classmate is My Lucky Star Chapter 206
Translated by Pure
Chapter 206 Wen Yantong in The Art of Article Writing
Fu Zixian hesitated, searching for the right words but failing to find them. Eventually, he gave up and stood next to Mu Yang, watching as Mu Yang pulled his bowstring and released arrows.
Meanwhile, Wen Yantong, having resolved matters with Chi Jingxi, was in high spirits and began humming a cheerful tune. Soon after, Xu Yingquan arrived. Despite the chilly weather, he remained lightly dressed and resilient, immediately directing his attention toward Wen Yantong.
Noticing his gaze, Wen Yantong greeted him, "Hello, Teacher."
Xu Yingquan beckoned her over, and she promptly approached, inquiring, "Teacher, how can I assist you?"
"Is your leg feeling better?" Xu Yingquan inquired, lowering his head to examine her legs.
Occasionally, there would still be a dull pain, considering it had only been about a hundred days since the injury. Nevertheless, it no longer hindered her walking or jumping. With a smile, Wen Yantong reassured, "Thank you for your concern, Teacher. It has completely healed now, and I can walk without any issues."
Xu Yingquan nodded, stating, "It's about time."
Initially, Wen Yantong didn't think much of it, but after hearing Xu Yingquan's tone, a sense of foreboding crept in. As expected, Xu Yingquan continued, "It was because your bones were too weak due to a lack of exercise. Starting today, you'll need to run around the field about ten times during martial arts class for a good workout."
"What—what!" Wen Yantong's eyes widened, and a feeling of darkness swept over her. "Ten times?"
Xu Yingquan calmly replied, "It might be a bit challenging initially, but you'll gradually get used to it."
Wen Yantong vehemently shook her head, resembling a determined rattle. "No, no, I'm afraid I'll be dead after running ten laps!"
Xu Yingquan adopted a stern expression, remarking, "You are a man, and you can't even consider going on a run? Have some belief in yourself. When I joined the barracks, I would run several kilometers every day before dawn. The amount I'm asking you to do is meager compared to that!"
Wen Yantong's face immediately contorted, and she decided to use emotion to sway and reason to explain. She pleaded, "Teacher, look at my height and my short legs. It's challenging for me to compare with you. Besides, I don’t usually exercise. Asking me to run ten laps all of a sudden wouldn’t make sense for someone like me."
Xu Yingquan acknowledged the validity of her argument and compromised, saying, "Then run for two laps."
Why bother to run at all?
"Teacher..." Wen Yantong attempted to persuade again, but Xu Yingquan raised his hand to halt her. "Go quickly, I have a class to teach."
Wen Yantong remarked, "I also want to attend class."
"The foundation of martial arts classes is to have good physical fitness. You haven't even mastered the basics yet, so you don't need to take martial arts classes for the time being," Xu Yingquan explained. "Strengthening your body will benefit you throughout your life."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave. Wen Yantong chased him for a few steps. Seeing that he seemed to have made up his mind, she had no choice but to stop chasing and turned to look at Chi Jingxi helplessly.
Chi Jingxi walked over in a few steps, asking, "What's wrong?"
"Teacher asked me to run laps," Wen Yantong frowned and complained. "He also said that I am not allowed to take martial arts classes for the time being. I will have to run laps to exercise first."
Chi Jingxi looked at her thin arms and legs and nodded seriously, "You really need to strengthen your body."
Wen Yantong said, "But I'm doing fine now."
"To catch a cold after being exposed to some wind is called ‘doing fine’?" Chi Jingxi asked in return.
Wen Yantong sighed, "That was an exception."
"But it’s occurred more than once," Chi Jingxi paused and added, "However, running ten rounds is indeed a formidable task."
Wen Yantong immediately nodded, "Absolutely, ten laps are too much. Even if I asked Mu Xingyi to run, he wouldn't be able to complete it."
Chi Jingxi spoke in a hushed tone, "You can take it at a slower pace."
Wen Yantong looked at him, raising an eyebrow, "Isn't that risky? What if Teacher notices..."
Chi Jingxi reassured her, "Your emphasis is on exercise, not on speed. Whether you run fast or slow, Teacher won't mind."
Wen Yantong clapped her hands, saying, "That makes sense!"
Chi Jingxi smiled and then added, "Incidentally, you still need to convey your appreciation to Teacher."
"Why?" she asked, curious.
"If Teacher hadn't tasked you with the laps, you might have missed every shot today, giving Yang’er another reason to tease," Chi Jingxi remarked.
Recalling the incident, Wen Yantong realized that she hadn't participated in many martial arts classes. Mu Yang had heard about her achieving a bullseye in the martial arts test, sparking his anticipation for her archery prowess.
However, on that occasion, she shot three arrows in front of everyone, none of which hit the target, providing Mu Yang with ample material for prolonged laughter.
Wen Yantong bristled at the mention of Mu Yang. "Let's not talk about him. He's probably scheming how to outdo me right now."
Indeed, Mu Yang was strategizing on how to surpass Wen Yantong in the upcoming test. Despite the latter’s struggles in writing, she excelled in calculations. Even when she was unfocused in Teacher Zhao's class, she could swiftly provide correct answers during tests or spontaneous questions.
Mu Yang, on the other hand, grappled with mathematics, finding the calculations challenging and feeling completely at a loss. In this competition against Wen Yantong, both had an equal chance of winning.
Lost in thought, Mu Yang failed to notice Fu Zixian's hesitant expression. When the bell rang, everyone headed to class, each preoccupied with their own considerations.
In response to Chi Jingxi's advice, Wen Yantong deliberately slowed her pace, resembling more of a brisk walk than an actual run.
Chi Jingxi’s reason proved true, Xu Yingquan wasn't concerned about whether she ran or walked; as long as she circled around without stopping, he was content. Wen Yantong spent the entire afternoon walking, and her sore feet begged for relief. The idea of returning to her room to soak her feet in hot water and rest became increasingly tempting.
That evening, she skipped dinner. Initially planning for Chi Jingxi to stay at the academy to teach her how to write articles after martial arts class, Wen Yantong deferred the lesson due to fatigue, resolving to resume learning the next day.
Surprisingly, when Chi Jingxi claimed to have time, he meant it. He opted to spend the night in the academy, arranging a spacious, soft couch in the study room of his dormitory, designated for Wen Yantong's use.
