Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 634 Leaving Now, Sorry

Chapter 634: Chapter 634 Leaving Now, Sorry

The next morning, Lu Yichen came over with breakfast in hand. "I bought you-fried dough sticks, tofu pudding, and soy milk. Come eat after you wash up."

Luo Qiao asked, "Will you have time to come back for lunch?"

Lu Yichen grabbed a spoon for Luo Qiao and added a bit of sugar to her soy milk, stirred it, and placed it in front of her before serving her a small bowl of tofu pudding. Then he sat down. "I’ll come back and make lunch for you once I’m done with my errands."

After breakfast, he dropped Luo Qiao off at the school gate before leaving to attend to his own matters.

Once in the classroom and seated, Xiao Ya, looking downcast, said to Luo Qiao, "Qiaoqiao, we’re almost at the end of the month exams again. I feel like my brain is turning to mush, everything’s a mess."

Luo Qiao looked up at Xiao Ya, whose complexion wasn’t good. "What’s been going on with you these past few days? Did you encounter some problem?"

Xiao Ya sighed. "My grandma said that if I don’t get into university, I’ll have to get married. The pressure’s huge, and I’m terrified of messing up the exam by accident."

Luo Qiao took out a small porcelain bottle from her bag and handed it to Xiao Ya. "Take these Clear Heat Pills. Look at you, if you don’t clear the heat soon, you’ll start having trouble with the corners of your mouth."

Xiao Ya took the bottle, opened it, and sniffed. "I’ve indeed been suffering from excessive internal heat these past few days. I’m worried about not doing well on the exams, and sometimes I don’t sleep well at night."

Luo Qiao said, "Why think so much? You’d be better off spending that time on studying more and doing practice problems. Plus, your usual grades are fine; you’ve got a good handle on the key points I organized for you. So why insist on assuming the worst?"

Xiao Ya whispered, "Qiaoqiao, let me tell you, our family previously had a verbal marriage arrangement with a family friend, and it didn’t specify who it would be. Due to some issues, our families hadn’t been in touch for many years, but a few days ago, that family came knocking, insisting on fulfilling the marriage agreement.

We haven’t even met them, and among the Xiao Family’s eligible girls, besides my second cousin, there’s only me, and both of us are taking the college entrance exam this year.

It’s been said in the family, whoever doesn’t get in, whoever does poorly, that person will fulfill the marriage agreement. These past few days, I’ve been really flustered, and I’m guessing my second cousin isn’t faring any better."

Luo Qiao let out a laugh. "And you still have the peace of mind to get upset? You should focus on studying instead. Besides, even though you haven’t met the other party, you’re bound to see each other if you go through with the marriage arrangement. It’s the modern era now; if it’s not a good match, just be upfront about it. Why worry needlessly like this?"

Thinking it over, Xiao Ya realized it was true and that perhaps the other party might not even fancy her or her sister. She breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You’re right, let nature take its course. I’ll focus on doing well in what’s right in front of me; that’s the most important thing."

The two exchanged smiles, opened the newly distributed test papers, and began to work through them.

Lu Yichen was quick. By noon, he had installed both the gas cylinder and the stove, even making a trip to the recycling center to find a used table to place the stove on. It was the perfect height for Luo Qiao.

When Luo Qiao came home for lunch, she saw that Lu Yichen had already prepared the meal. Seeing the gas cylinder and stove in the kitchen, she smiled. "You set it up so quickly."

Lu Yichen replied, "There was already a ready supply at the gas station. This way, it’ll be easier for you to cook, but you must be careful. Be sure to turn off the gas after cooking."

Luo Qiao nodded. "I know."

After they had lunch, Lu Yichen started cleaning up the dishes and went into the kitchen. Once Luo Qiao had tidied up the table, she sat down under the ginkgo tree to read. Uncle Ling’s voice came from the public phone at the alley’s entrance: "Luo Qiao, are you there?"

Thinking it was for her, Luo Qiao quickly replied, "I’m here, Uncle Ling. Do you have a call for me?"

Uncle Ling responded, "No, it’s for Comrade Lu Yichen."

Luo Qiao called out, "Brother Chen, there’s a call for you at the alley entrance."

Lu Yichen, who had happened to finish up and washed his hands, came out of the kitchen. "Qiaoqiao, I’m going to take the call."

He returned shortly after. "Qiaoqiao, there’s an assignment from the office; I have to leave now. Sorry."

When Luo Qiao heard him finish, she knew that it must be urgent. Probably trying to downplay it so as not to worry her, she was deliberately lighthearted. "Wait for me a moment."