Quiz 58: Jin Nai Nais Secret

In the same room, and at the same time as before, Meng Ming met Chen Fei a second time. Although Chen Fei had said, Youre welcome to come again, hed assumed that, since the exam was already so near, Meng Ming would just give up. He hadnt imagined that Meng Ming would actually return, and somewhat admired Meng Mings spirit. However, Chen Fei still didnt believe that Meng Ming would be able to come up with any skill that he couldnt see through in such a short amount of time.

Butif were playing gambling games, Ill be able to guess them no matter how many times we play. Do you want to do something else?

No need. Meng Ming was already filled with confidence concerning his victory, and told Chen Fei to go pull out the same dice as before from the drawer.

Dice? Chen Fei was a bit confused, but he went to go retrieve the dice and plastic cups as he asked, Wouldnt games with playing cards be more advantageous to you?

Meng Ming firmly replied, No, lets just play dice.

Chen Fei placed the cups on the table, but Meng Ming didnt pick them up. Instead, he picked up a piece of printer paper next to the table and said, Let me borrow this for a moment.

Borrow paper? What does he want to do?Chen Fei was confused. Sure He replied.

After Chen Fei agreed, Meng Mings fingers immediately flew into action, folding the paper into the shape of a cup to make a paper cup!

Alright! Ill use this to shake the dice, Meng Ming confidently smiled.

Sure, but is that any different? Chen Fei asked.

Listen carefully!

Meng Ming tossed the three dice into the cup and waved his hand to shake it!

Whatexactly is this?!As Meng Ming lifted his hand, Chen Fei was taken aback!

Although he could sense that Meng Mings hand was constantly dancing in the airthe things going on in that paper cup

Cant be sensed at all!

The bottom of the paper cup had already been firmly sealed with a paper scrap so that no air could flow out! Moreover, although Meng Mings hand movements were extremely fast, no sounds of dice and paper coming into contact could be heard at all!

How, how is that possible, its clearly made of paperno matter how deft ones movements are, they should make some kind of sound!Chen Fei was somewhat unable to believe that he couldnt sense this.Dont tell me there arent any dice in the cup? That cant beI should be able to sense even the slightest of movements! What exactly is that cup

He could only sense Meng Mings hand place the cup down onto the table with awhoosh, but, despite how carefully he listened, he couldnt hear any changes occurring in the cup!

Please guess whether its large or small, Meng Ming said.

Chen Fei was speechless. With this situation, he knew that Meng Ming had already won. He thought for a bit, and decided that no matter what, he should complete this bet. Thus, he said, Large.

It didnt matter whether he was right or wrong, the result no longer had any meaning.

Ah, how did you do it?

If anyone else shook a paper cup around so quickly, it wouldve been quickly torn apart. However, although Meng Ming had used a great amount of force, the paper cup not only remained intact, it also hadnt emitted any sound from the inside! Meng Ming replied, I made this cup. You must know what the internal structure is like.

Right, Chen Fei said. But it doesnt feel any different from a normal cupaside from sealing the opening for air flow.

But, in my hands, its insides are like cotton.

Cotton?!Chen Fei suddenly understood. It was just like.a plastic cup stuffed with cotton. The dice flew and spun around the inside, but, with a very large cushioning force, any sounds generated would escape Chen Feis ears!

Paper manipulations second level. In Meng Mings hands, the outside of the cup was as hard and unbreakable as steel, while the inside was incomparably soft like cotton! This cup was a completely private container that revealed absolutely no information to the outside world!

The paper cup was slowly burned away, revealing three spinning dice on the table.

OhI understand. You hadnt simply used a bunch of tricks; that was strength.

Meng Mings skills had already surpassed Chen Feis hearing ability! This is actually the first time someone has done something I couldnt hear. Chen Fei felt some admiration. Ah, thats right, arent you anxious to meet with Sister?

Eh, not really anxious Meng Ming hurriedly explained.

Chen Fei said, Since youre already more amazing than I am, then I can put all my faith in you! Ill bring you there. Oh, but Sister is currently studying under Mothers watch, so we have to sneak there.

Sneak there?

Yes, follow me.

Hey, where exactly is this?! [Meng Ming]

Shh, lower your voice. Outside is Sisters room, Mother and Sister are both right there! [Chen Fei]

Meng Ming and Chen Fei were crammed into a narrow dark space. He wasnt sure whether they were hiding in a trunk or a cabinet; it couldve also been some kind of secret passageway.

Having been squeezed so tightly, Meng Ming gloomily complained, Eh, what exactly is this place for?

Come on, this place was originally a place that only I could go to. Now that youve come as well, its obviously tight! Mother, and everyone else that lives here, definitely dont know of this place, Chen Fei said in a soft voice. Every time I want to come talk to Sister, I secretly wait here until her tutoring sessions are over. Otherwise, Mother will see me and wont let me disrupt Sisters tutoring.

In other words, the two of them would have to stay crammed in there until Chen Feis mother left.

Look. Chen Fei carefully pushed a concealing object away, allowing some light in for Meng Ming to see. Sister and Mother are in front of that desk. Careful, dont let them discover us.

Meng Ming stretched his neck out to look over, and saw that there were indeed two peoples backs in front. They were sitting in front of the desk, seemingly very engrossed in the tutoring session.

Ok, close it first. Chen Fei used the object to cover up again, making Meng Ming silently wait.

Jin Nai Nai studies so seriouslyAfter personally witnessing Jin Nai Nai study, a strange feeling arose in Meng Mings heart. He wasnt sure if it was an emotion of jealousy or disappointment. After a while, he asked Chen Fei, Your sister has your mothers last name?

No, Chen Fei softly replied. Sister is only older than me by 2 months.

Ah?! How is that possible?

Dont be so loud! Chen Fei explained. Sister is this familys adopted daughter. This is something that many people know about. You came to find her, but you didnt even know that?

Adopted daughter?!Meng Ming was shocked. That meansoh, no wonder shes so hardworking.

Sister lost her parents when she was very young, but shes always stayed strong. Everyone that recognises her knows how diligent she is. However, the reason Sister studies so hard isnt because shes adopted

Meng Ming found these words odd.

Chen Fei continued, She was forced to by my family.

Meng Ming had indeed heard that before. As Chen Fei was blind, his family no longer had any hopes for his studies; thus, the entire familys energy was focused on Jin Nai Nai. They constantly supervised her, making sure she earned good academic achievements and passed the exam to enter a famous school.

Forced by the family, Sister replaced me and bears all of the academic pressure. Chen Fei lowered his head. Although there wasnt any trace of anger in his eyes, Meng Ming could sense Chen Feis self-blame from his words. Meng Ming could only say, This might actually be really good for Jin Nai Nai. She must want to obtain academic achievements as quickly as possible.

No, its not like that. Although she seems very obedient on the outside Chen Fei said with the same expression as before, but with somewhat more emotion, Sister doesnt love studying at all! Shes doing it all for the sake of helping me

She doesnt like studying? Impossible. Shes always number one. How can someone that dislikes studying do so well?! Meng Ming asked.

There was another moment of silence.

Inside this tiny and narrow dark room, Chen Fei took a deep breath and blurted out, Sister is learning for my sake. In order to prevent the familys hopes from being destroyed, she alone took up the heavy burden of studying. Everyone thinks of her as a hardworking, studious childbut thats just to the eyes of outside people. He rubbed his face and his talking speed decreased. I know that she doesnt like studying. Unknown to others, she has her own little world.

Meng Ming gradually recalled the last two times he met Jin Nai Nai. She was always very calm, unusually calm. She pretty much didnt reveal any of her inner world to the outside.She doesnt love studying, yet she still does it to such an extent. Shes already used to restraining herself, or.

Cant you let me do what I want for a bit?This question once again popped up in Meng Mings mind.

Suddenly, the sound of chairs and the table being pushed around came from Jin Nai Nais room. The revision had most likely ended, and the mother and daughter pair were having their final discussion.

This whole time, Jin Nai Nai had been closely watched at home, so Chen Fei obviously understood her feelings. Actually, Chen Fei had wanted his sister to register for the joint examinations since the beginning as well.

Rather than being confined like this, Sister enjoys being free and independent moreIll persuade her to do what she wants to do!Chen Fei then said to Meng Ming, For my sake, and for the sake of this familys hopes, Sister always tries her best to be a good student in front of us, her teachers, and her classmates. Although she goes to school every day and comes home to reviseshe has never once let anyone know that she actually cant understand the classes or the learning materials at all.

Jin Nai Nai wasnt an expert at studying?!

Then, what is she relying on to memorize all this!Meng Ming seemed to realize something. You mean

Yea. Everyone believes that Sister is always number one for exams because she is an excellent L-type. In the entire world, only Sister and I know this secret

These lines werent what Meng Ming had expected to hear. Jin Nai Nai actually had such unimaginable pressure on her back, and this secret was

Shes a C-type student, Chen Fei said in a low voice.

This last statement not only stunned Meng Ming, but even made him shiver

Thats not all. Sister is also the strongest C-type student.

After school let out, Huang Qiao Yi went home alone and called Bai Jiu, asking if she was going to register for the joint examinations. Huang Qiao Yi hadnt imagined in the slightest that Bai Jiu would say that she wanted to participate in the unified examinations because she wanted to test in all eight subjects.

That means that Little Qiao wants to attend the joint examinations? Bai Jiu asked.

Ah, no, I havent decided yet

Havent decided? Then you have to hurry up and think it through. Teacher Wang said today that you have to register by tonight. If you want to attend, you have to sign up on the school servers. The chance will be gone once its midnight.

She said that in class? Aiya, I didnt really notice. Huang Qiao Yi recalled that Meng Ming didnt seem to know about this matter either.In classBrother Meng Ming was asleep! I have to immediately contact him.Got it, Ill hurry up then.

She then hung up.

Phew, classmate Bai Jiu is still so studious

Huang Qiao Yi had heard before that nobody in Bai Jius home cared about her studies. She pretty much lived alone. However, she still studied on her own initiative, and also liked readingExactly how does she do it?Compared to Bai Jiu, Huang Qiao Yi didnt really spend any time on studying aside from basic academic tasks. Her mother had told her since she was young that Little Qiao was her daughter, so she couldnt possibly not get into university. Thus, Huang Qiao Yi had never been worried about it.

Is it bad for me to be like thisIm different from all of the other students around me.For some reason, Huang Qiao Yis thoughts were in disarray. This entire semester, she seemed to have been worried over Meng Mings matters. This time, she finally resolved herself.Yea, I cant worry about Brother Meng Ming all the time, I have to mind my own studies, too. Then, for this final, I will also attend the eight subject examinations!

After thinking this, she went to go study.

Swoosh. Chen Fei led Meng Ming out of the cramped place and into Jin Nai Nais room.

Sorry for making you guys wait for so long. Jin Nai Nai tidied up her desk, put on her large glasses and directly told them to sit wherever. It seemed like she knew everything already. This is the second time classmate Meng Ming has visited, right? Sorry, my younger brother keeps dragging you around.

Actually, Chen Fei whispered to Meng Ming, Because I held you back the last time you came, Sister ended up getting mad at me.

Huh? Oi, whyBefore Meng Ming had even spoken, hed been tossed into disarray by the siblings dialogue. The person that stood before him was Jin Nai Nai, the student that was always number one. Was she really a C-type?!Seeing how hardworking she looked earlier, she doesnt seem like a C-type at allMoreover, Chen Fei had told Meng Ming that Jin Nai Nai had never interacted with any other C-types before.

Meng Ming asked, How did you know that I came? This time, I came only to look for Chen Fei

Chen Fei only said, Maybe Sister likes you~

Ok, you shut up. Jin Nai Nai finished organizing her desk, and sat down on the bed with a huff.

The room was extremely clean. There werent any girly, personal items lying around; it was a very normal room. Aside from the bed, what took up the most space were two large bookshelves. Of course, most of these bookshelves contained reference books that had rarely been flipped through.

Final joint exams After these exchanges, Jin Nai Nais eyes looked out the window as she said, Ai, I still cannot attend. Ive asked Mother twice. It was clear to see from her expression that she really did want to participate.

Meng Ming recalled back to that day after school when hed chatted with Jin Nai Nai. But you already said you wanted to participate, right? Meng Ming really hoped for her to attend.

I do want to Jin Nai Nai closed her eyes. Her words contained a feeling of a desire that couldnt be fulfilled.

At that moment, Chen Fei suddenly said, Sister, go attend. Ill deal with Mother.

Huh? But Jin Nai Nais eyes suddenly lit up upon hearing her younger brothers words, but, at second thought, felt that it wasnt right. She asked, Deal with Mother? Arent the joint examinations and unified examinations at different times due to the different number of subjects?

Eh Meng Ming had been sleeping in class for several days, and didnt know the exact arrangements.

The exams start at the same time. The joint exams lasts three days, and the unified exams lasts eight, Chen Fei said. Last time, the head of Lin Xian Central Highs administration and Sisters teacher came here together and gave Mother some work, with the intention of having Sister attending the joint exams. I heard their conversation, they brought up times and locations.

Even the school Jin Nai Nai was a bit stunned.

For the sake of obtaining higher grades, the school obviously wanted Jin Nai Nai to participate in the joint exams as well. However, Jin Nai Nai couldnt do it just because of school.

Moreover, the joint examinations location has been set, Chen Fei said. If you participate, you must live away from home for two days. This was precisely the reason why Chen Fei really wanted his Sister to go.

Live away from home??When Jin Nai Nai heard this, a strong yearning appeared in her heart.Wouldnt that mean I can go out and play by myself? I can eat tons of bread?She wanted to go even more now, but she kept feeling that she couldnt.

Come on, Sister, youve worked hard for so long. Its rare for you to have a wish, and you should let me do some things for you. Furthermore, Meng Ming came to invite you so sincerely Although he still wasnt sure why Meng Ming wanted to invite her, Chen Fei felt that it was the same reason as his.

Jin Nai Nai was very touched, but she was still doubtful. But, Mother still hasnt agreed, right? Jin Nai Nai knew that Meng Ming had come twice, but there was nothing that could be done about her mother!

Chen Fei had already anticipated that this wouldnt be enough to persuade her. He continued to finish his words, Thats fine. Since the two exams start at the same time, I thought of a trick to get past her.

Dont tell me, you want to? When Meng Ming heard this, he suddenly understood Chen Feis thought process.

Let Jin Nai Nai physically attend the joint examinations, but tell their mother that she had gone to participate in the unified examinations?!

That isnt so easy, right?! Meng Ming said. The joint examinations means that Jin Nai Nai cannot go home for two days.

Dont worry, leave it to me. Chen Fei confidently promised, Ill make Mother believe that attending the unified exams also requires living away from home. He knew that if he wanted to free his sister of worries, hed have to sweet-talk her and fill her with a sense of security.

Jin Nai Nai believed that Chen Fei did indeed have a way to do this, but she still asked, Is that reallyok?

Dont worry. Chen Fei confidently replied.

Hearing Chen Feis words, she looked back at Meng Mings face. After a long while had passed, Jin Nai Nais emotions finally relaxed!

Thenok! She suddenly stood up, stretching her body and raising her hands up high as she took a large breath. It was as if shed completely tossed the worries that shed been mulling over for a very long time out the window. Then, Ill be relying on you. For the sake of bread, Ill attend the joint exams!

Great!Chen Fei didnt have any more problems after hearing his sister say this.As long as Sister can persuade herself, nobody can obstruct her.

Lets register!

How were they supposed to register?

Luckily, just as they were prepared to ask at school tomorrow, Meng Mings phone suddenly rang. It was Huang Qiao Yi.

What? The deadline is tonight?! Meng Ming was taken aback. Jin Nai Nai and Chen Fei were also shocked upon hearing this.

From the other end of the phone came a reply, YesI only just learned of it as well. They said it in class before, but Brother Meng Ming was sleeping through it

That meant

We can only do this, then! Meng Ming said to the two people in the room, If we want to register, we have to go to school now and bring our student IDs to scan into the system. If we go any later, we wont make it!

He suddenly thought:Can Jin Nai Nai leave home so late at night?!

No problem, lets sneak out and run there, Jin Nai Nai said with wide eyes. Since shed already made her decision, she had no intention of changing it.

If we sneak out and run there, wont we encounter her family members?Meng Ming was worrying about this, but Chen Feis words consoled him. With Sisters ability, you definitely wont be discovered by anyone.

Chen Fei told Meng Ming and Jin Nai Nai to hurry up and leave. He still needed to go back to his own room and prepare to go against their mother.

Dearest brother, thank you so much, really. Ill definitely play well this time! Mm, Ill also eat lots and lots of bread. Jin Nai Nai directly walked out of the room without even changing her clothes, and said, Im leaving first. Classmate Meng Ming, hurry up and follow me.

Huh?Ah, ok. Seeing that Jin Nai Nai had already left, Meng Ming quickly answered, and went to catch up to her.

Zhuge Meng Ming. Chen Fei suddenly stopped him.

Meng Ming paused in his tracks after hearing that Chen Fei seemed to have some more words to say.

Although Ive always wished for Sister to attend the final joint examjust letting her go by herself is something that I definitely cannot stop worrying about, Chen Fei said. He knew of the possible dangers on the exam site.

Exactly what was he supposed to choose, risking his Sister going outside once, or forcing her to stay behind and be kept strictly under supervision? These past few days, Chen Fei really hadnt been able to decide. It was just at that moment that Meng Ming had arrived.

Zhuge Meng Ming, promise me, Chen Fei said sincerely, with faith in his tone. When Im not there, youll properly protect her.

In order to free his sisters heart, Chen Fei had decided to hand her over to Meng Ming.

Absolutely do not let Sister suffer from any harm.

Meng Ming understood that the joint final examinations were far from normal. He silently turned around. Glancing to the side, he gave a slight smile, his gaze filled with confidence.

Of course. Were schoolmates.

With this, he spurred back into motion, and left the room.