Chapter 1703 - 1117: After the Exam

Chapter 1703: Chapter 1117: After the Exam

The first watch.

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Ever since he settled into the place Chuxia arranged for him, Lin Chuchun went straight into crazy mode. Every morning he got up at five thirty on the dot, washed up and had breakfast, started revising at six sharp, had lunch at twelve, rested a little, then got back to work at one. He ate dinner at six in the evening, continued at seven, and then went to bed at ten at night.

Of course, he didn’t cook any of the meals himself. Every day Lin Chuyue would bring over all the food for the next day; when it was time he just needed to heat it up. In only five or six days, his whole person clearly grew haggard.

That night, when Lin Chuyue came over again to bring food to Lin Chuchun, she finally couldn’t hold it in anymore: "Chuchun, it’s a good thing you’re willing to work hard, but look at you right now. Do you think you’ll still have any energy left when the exam comes?"

"Sis, I can handle it..." Rubbing his reddened eye rims, Lin Chuchun smiled at Lin Chuyue. "I may look like I’m worn out, but in fact I’m not tired at all. Sis, don’t worry, I won’t overdo it."

"Looking like this and saying you’re not tired at all—who’d believe that?" Rolling her eyes at him, Lin Chuyue frowned. "If you don’t listen to me, I’ll call Sister Chuxia and have her come manage you."

"No, no, no..." Lin Chuchun waved his hands repeatedly. "Sister Yueyue, you mustn’t call Sister Chuxia. If she can’t see me, she might really believe what I say. I’ve already troubled her enough as it is; if I make her worry and have to come running over again, then my sin would be huge."

Lin Chuyue sighed. "Fine, I won’t call, but you need to loosen up your schedule a bit. Look at the state you’re in—do you really think what you’re reading is still going into your brain?

You only get twice the result with half the effort if you balance work and rest. Chuchun, I’ve been through student days myself; I know very well what kind of rhythm is efficient. Right now, you’re just too anxious, that’s why you’re pushing yourself to death.

Don’t mind if I sound harsh, but if you can’t think it through and keep forcing yourself like this, the final outcome is definitely not going to be what you want. Listen to me: come stay at my place tonight and have a chat with your big brother while you’re at it, okay?"

Hesitating for a moment, Lin Chuchun tugged at his hair. "Sis, I understand everything you’re saying, but I just feel like there isn’t enough time. If I don’t seize every minute, I’m sure I’ll regret it when the exam comes."

"Do you think this schedule of yours is actually effective?"

After a short pause, Lin Chuchun sighed. "I don’t know either."

"If you don’t know, that means you’re not sure. And not being sure means you haven’t seen the kind of results you expected. So why keep pushing yourself like this?

Actually, you’re clear about it in your heart too. It’s just that if you’re not sitting at the desk, if you don’t have a book open, you feel uneasy inside, right?" Lin Chuyue let out a breath. "Chuchun, you’re putting way too much pressure on yourself."

"Sister Yueyue, I can’t not pressure myself. You’ve seen how things are at home, and how Chuqiu schemes against me like that. If I don’t make something of myself, they really will look down on me.

And besides, Sister Chuxia has done so much to help me. I don’t want the Husband’s Family on her side to think she’s helping some relative who isn’t worth helping..." Speaking of this, Lin Chuchun gave a bitter smile. "Honestly, I don’t even really count as Sister Chuxia’s relative anymore. If you really trace it down, I’m more like the child of her enemy’s family."

"The fact that Chuxia is willing to help you means she thinks you’re worth helping. If it were the old her, I might have had my doubts. But this time, after getting in touch with her, I’ve realized she’s not the person she used to be.

She does things with a sense of proportion, her thoughts are clear and organized. She’s neither a pushover nor reckless. If you truly appreciate what she’s done for you, I’ll say it again: adjust your state, and do your best with this thing.

No matter how it turns out, you won’t regret it. As long as we’ve tried our best, there won’t be much to feel sorry about. And besides, even if you miss this chance, there’s still the next time. You’re still so young; there’s no need to hang such a big burden on your back so early.

If things don’t go the way you hope and you don’t want to trouble Chuxia, then come to me. Whether it’s work or a place to live, I’ll help you figure something out. With your temperament and the effort you’re putting in, I believe your success is only a matter of time!"

"Sister Yueyue, do you really think so?" Lin Chuchun stared wide‑eyed in surprise. "I remember back then Sister Yueyue always joked that I was as dumb as a pig."