Chapter 973

Xuecun Lingyin shook her head imperceptibly, while Xiyuanji Qilai just covered her lips and smiled slightly.

Natsume Ruri clearly didn't believe it much either. She hugged her arms, puffed up her cheeks and complained:

"Even if you listen to the lecture in class, brother, you have missed so much homework, just listening to the class is definitely not enough!"

Her small face was full of "I have already seen through you" expression:

"Now our family doesn't have money to go to a cram school… Since Xuecun-sister and Xiyuanji-sister's grades are so good, and they are willing to help, and even Fujiwara-sister said she wants to have a study session with you, why do you always refuse, brother!"

Natsume Chikage laughed, trying to explain:

"That's because my grades are actually okay, and I can almost keep up with the things in class…"

"Brother!" Ruri interrupted him directly, her cheeks bulging rounder, both angry and funny, "Stop making trouble! You have disliked studying since you were a child, can Ruri not know?"

She put down her arms, put her hands on her hips, and tried to put on a serious look:

"Didn't you promise Ruri that you would go to the University of Tokyo with Ruri in the future? Just like you are now, how is it possible!"

"Brother, promise Ruri, okay? From now on, take a little time every day to study hard!"

Xiyuanji Qilai, Xuecun Lingyin, and Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui kept silent tacitly at this moment, leaving the "stage" completely to Natsume Ruri.

They had persuaded him more than once before, either directly or indirectly, and were blocked back by Natsume Chikage with various reasons.

But they knew very well that Natsume Chikage's love for his sister was extraordinary, and one sentence from Ruri might be more useful than ten sentences from them.

Looking at his sister's angry and expectant appearance, Natsume Chikage was indeed unable to handle it, and his heart was both funny and warm.

He thought about it and proposed a compromise plan:

"Ruri, look, there are not many days left before the monthly exam, even if you start studying desperately now, the effect is limited, right?"

He stretched out his index finger:

"How about this, let's make a bet. If this monthly exam, brother's grades are not ideal—well, can't reach a 'not bad' standard—then from the day the monthly exam ends, brother will obediently take out extracurricular time to study every day, how about it? It's okay to let Xuecun and the others supervise then."

Natsume Ruri blinked her big eyes and thought seriously.

Brother said it made sense, there were only a few days left, and temporary holding of Buddha's feet indeed had limited improvement.

But as long as brother was willing to take the step of "promising to study", it was a huge victory!

"Mm… then okay, but you must at least reach the middle level, otherwise it counts as brother you losing!"

She finally nodded, but immediately stretched out her fair little finger, with an expression of "don't try to fool me".

"And we have to hook fingers, otherwise Ruri is afraid that brother you will renege on the debt then!"

Natsume Chikage couldn't help laughing, stretched out his little finger, and hooked it with his sister's:

"Good, hook fingers."

Watching the siblings complete the "contract", Xuecun Lingyin felt that Natsume Chikage was still carrying a bit of "perfunctory" attitude, but compared to the previous appearance of not listening to anything, it was finally loosened too much.

At least, he gave a clear promise and condition.

Her slender eyes narrowed slightly, and her cold voice sounded:

"Since we all heard it, then, we will also help supervise. Natsume-kun, you must remember your words."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui raised her hand happily:

"Great! Then we can officially have a study session with Natsume-kun!"

Xiyuanji Qilai also planned with a gentle smile:

"Mm, then Xiyuanji and I can be together, and make a suitable study plan for Aoi-chan and Natsume-kun."

Natsume Chikage looked at the three girls who had entered the "ready to go" state, and couldn't laugh or cry.

He felt that he was completely underestimated.

However, thinking that he would soon be able to prove it with actual monthly exam grades, it seemed to be much more effective than the current pale and powerless explanation.

He swallowed the words of defense.

In any case, he was sincerely grateful for their willingness to spend time to guide Ruri.

Whether it was Xiyuanji Qilai and Xuecun Lingyin, who had top grades and were patient and gentle, or Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui, who had ordinary grades but could always liven up the atmosphere like a little sun.

He straightened his expression and thanked seriously:

"Xuecun-classmate, Xiyuanji-classmate, Fujiwara-classmate, thank you. Ruri's study later, I will trouble you to spend more effort."

This solemn thank you made the three girls feel very good.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui immediately responded full of energy:

"Although I may not be able to teach Ruri-chan too deep knowledge, I can be responsible for bringing delicious snacks! Supplementing sugar and energy is also very important!"

Xiyuanji Qilai shook her head gently:

"Natsume-kun, don't be so polite. I have a lot of free time, and I feel fulfilled and happy to be able to study and communicate with Ruri-chan and everyone."

Xuecun Lingyin habitually tucked a strand of black long straight hair behind her ear, her tone was still cold, but with a few less alienation:

"It's just ordinary academic guidance, it doesn't take much time. And with Xiyuanji here, we can discuss with each other, and the efficiency is higher."

She glanced at Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui and added:

"As for Aoi… let her try to use the Feynman technique to explain the parts she understands to us, which can also help her consolidate the foundation, and at the same time test whether my explanation is clear."

"Feynman technique?" Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui blinked her big eyes, looking ignorant, "What is that? It sounds so powerful!"

Her bewildered reaction amused the others present, and even the corners of Natsume Chikage's mouth couldn't help but rise a few points, and the living room was filled with a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Just at this time—

"Ding-dong."

The crisp doorbell rang abruptly, interrupting the laughter in the room.

Natsume Chikage was a little surprised, who would come at this time?

He got up and walked to the entrance, looking out through the cat's eye.

Standing outside the door was a beautiful middle-aged woman in a beige trench coat with an elegant temperament.

She was looking down slightly, seemingly looking at her phone.

Surprise flashed in Natsume Chikage's eyes, and he quickly opened the door.

"Miyuki-aunt? Why are you here?"

Kondo Miyuki outside the door looked up when she heard the sound, and the moment she saw Natsume Chikage, a trace of appreciation couldn't help but flash in her eyes.

It hadn't been seen for a few days, this boy seemed to have grown up a bit more, his eyebrows were becoming more handsome, his temperament was calm, and under the warm yellow light in the corridor, he was strikingly good-looking.

She tucked her hair slightly, and a kind smile bloomed on her mature and beautiful face:

"I haven't seen you siblings for many days, and I always miss you. I only found out that you moved after contacting Ruri-sister before, so I asked for the address to come and see."

Her gaze fell gently on Natsume Chikage's face:

"How is it, are you used to the new home? Is it convenient for aunt to go in and sit for a while now?"

"Of course, please come in." Natsume Chikage stepped aside.

"Sorry to bother you." Kondo Miyuki nodded with a smile and took off her low-heeled shoes gracefully.

However, when her gaze swept over the few girls' shoes that were placed somewhat crowdedly on the floor of the entrance, her movements paused imperceptibly.

She changed into indoor slippers without changing her expression, and her gaze immediately cast toward the direction of the living room where light and slight human voices came.

When she saw the three young ladies sitting by the low table—one with black long straight hair and a cold temperament, one with shoulder-length hair, gentle and quiet, and one with refreshing short hair, beautiful and full of energy.

The smile on Kondo Miyuki's face remained unchanged, but her body stiffened for a moment imperceptibly.

She was a person who had come over, and had also experienced the green high school era.

She knew very well that for a girl to be willing to come to a boy's home in a non-essential situation, this itself had already conveyed a subtle signal.

At least it meant that this girl's perception of this boy was not bad, and she might even hold considerable good feelings.

It was not strange for such an outstanding boy to be surrounded by one or two admirers.

Natsume Chikage's appearance was unquestionable, and what was even more rare was the shogi talent and calm temperament he revealed.

Kondo Miyuki had long seen that this boy's future potential should not be underestimated, and it was normal for him to attract girls.

But… there were three in front of her.

And all three were beautiful and outstanding girls, and they looked very excellent.

They were sitting in the Natsume family's living room at this moment, the atmosphere was harmonious, and it was clearly not the first time they had visited.

This realization made the string in Kondo Miyuki's heart tighten gently.

"Miyuki-aunt, good evening!" Natsume Ruri had already stood up and greeted her cleverly.

Kondo Miyuki quickly restrained the momentary loss of focus, and hung an impeccable gentle smile on her face again:

"Good evening, Ruri-sister, it seems you have grown taller again."

She said, her gaze naturally turned to the three girls by the table, smiling kindly:

"Hello, my name is Kondo Miyuki, a friend of Chikage's father, and I came to see them siblings on the way today. Are you Chikage's classmates, here to study together?" ===== CHAPTER 974 =====