Chapter 32

Chapter 32 – Follow The Path Of Martial Arts

Chapter 32. Follow the path of martial arts

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Time flew by.

Before I knew it, more than a month had passed since Lin Zichen had dominated the Martial Arts Team.

Since that day, Lin Zichen’s status in the team had changed.

He went from being a newcomer to directly transforming into the team’s ace.

However, the only changes were in the attitudes of the coach and teammates toward him; he himself hadn’t really changed at all.

After school, he still came to the gym to practice martial arts, still found a spot to practice alone, and still only practiced until 6:30 PM before showering and going home.

As for Shen Qinghan, she still waited in the gym every day for Lin Zichen to finish training so they could go home together.

During the wait, Shen Qinghan was either reading or doing practice problems, occasionally taking out her phone to snap some good-looking photos of Lin Zichen, passing the time quite pleasantly.

Sometimes, seeing Lin Zichen sweat profusely, she would even take the initiative to wipe it off for him.

To the scenes of their interactions, everyone in the gym looked on with faces full of envy.

The girls envied Shen Qinghan, envied her for being Lin Zichen’s childhood friend, and for being able to stay by Lin Zichen’s side every day. NewW novels updates at novelhall.com

The boys envied Lin Zichen, envied him for having Shen Qinghan, a childhood friend who knew how to take care of others.

As for Lin Zichen’s internal reaction to everyone else’s envy, there wasn’t a ripple.

Shen Qinghan, on the other hand, fitting the heart of a teenage girl, felt a sweet satisfaction when faced with the envious gazes from her peers.

“Han Han, let’s go.”

In the gym, after Lin Zichen had finished practicing martial arts and come out from the shower room refreshed, he looked at Shen Qinghan, who was quietly waiting at the door, and said.

Upon hearing his voice, Shen Qinghan obediently followed, with her high ponytail swaying with her steps, full of the youthful and lively spirit of a young girl.

The seven teammates who were still in the gym continuing their training saw Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan always coming and going together, every single one of their faces brimming with envy.

“Alright, stop being envious and focus on training!”

“Summer break is almost here, and the new year’s inter-school martial arts competition involving eight schools is coming up. As always, there’ll only be five spots for competitors, and the best will take the field.”

“Now that Zi Chen has already secured one spot, the seven of you will only have four spots left to contend for. Whoever performs well will get to compete.”

Seeing that the team members were all staring at the departing back of the childhood friends, Guo Xiangyuan immediately spurred them on with a few words.

Upon hearing this, the seven instantly wore urgent expressions and threw themselves back into training, fearing they would fall behind.

Five of them were in their third year of junior high.

This year’s inter-school competition would be the last one they could participate in, and none of them wanted to leave with regrets.

In the blink of an eye,

The second semester of the first year was about to come to an end, with only a week left before the final exams.

In that week, in order to help Shen Qinghan achieve good results, Lin Zichen visited her room every night to help her identify and fill in her knowledge gaps.

This evening,

“That’s so evasive, just pick one.”

“After thinking about it, I guess you look slightly better with your hair tied up.”

“Then, do you think I look better with a single ponytail, double ponytails, or a bun?”

“I like the bun and single ponytail more.”

“Then I’ll wear a bun tomorrow and a single ponytail the day after... Oh right, between a low ponytail and a high ponytail, which do you think looks better?”

“I think a high ponytail looks better...”

Gradually, both of them opened up, and the conversation flowed more freely than when Lin Zichen first entered the room, easing the initial awkwardness.

It seemed as though the matter of the diapers had been completely forgotten, never to be brought up again.

Before long, they started on the main agenda for the night: one studied as a student, the other tutored as a teacher, and they spent a productive evening at the desk together.

Time flies.

A few days later.

Shanhai High School was holding the end-of-term exams.

As a top student, Lin Zichen once again effortlessly secured the first place in the entire school.

Shen Qinghan also did very well.

Within just a year, she had moved up from third from last at the beginning of the school year to the top twenty of her class, proudly receiving an award certificate for Most Improved.

In this process, not only were her own efforts evident but Lin Zichen’s tutoring and help played a significant part.

“Xiao Chen, thanks to your help in spotting and fixing my weaknesses, I did really well in the exams!”

In the classroom, Shen Qinghan held the “Most Improved” award certificate, her face full of joy as she spoke to Lin Zichen.

Lin Zichen smiled and said, “It’s mainly because you were diligent in your studies.”

“Xiao Chen, at this rate of progress, in two years, I am definitely going to get into the same class as you, and then we can continue to be desk mates!” Shen Qinghan said with anticipation.

Continue being desk mates in the same class?

Having heard Shen Qinghan’s words, Lin Zichen suddenly remembered that he had decided to take Martial Arts Class in high school and that he hadn’t mentioned it to her yet, so he said, “Han Han, I’ve decided to join the Martial Arts Class in high school.”

“Then I’ll join the Martial Arts Class too!” Shen Qinghan declared without hesitation.

Lin Zichen wondered if she was really suited to take the martial arts path, but seeing her so resolute in her decision to join him, suitably or not, it seemed she was determined to join.

“If you’ve also decided to take the martial arts path, then from today on, you’ll need to change your focus in studies. You’ll need to learn more about Exotic Beasts, Genetic Fusion, and mechanical enhancement,” he advised her.

“Yeah, I’ll do my best!” said Shen Qinghan, full of determination.

She was confident in this area of knowledge; after all, she had read a lot of books with Lin Zichen when they were younger.

The only area where her confidence lacked was perhaps physical fitness.

Lin Zichen thought of this as well, and soon suggested, “Then, after school in the afternoons, come to the gym with me and I’ll teach you some exercises for strengthening the body.”

“Okay, I’ll do whatever Xiao Chen says!” Shen Qinghan nodded obediently.

Her experiences from childhood had taught her that, whatever the matter, following Lin Zichen’s advice was always right.

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