Through the canned seafood and ration ticket exchange campaign, Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng not only successfully resolved the problem of excess inventory but also brought the consignment store's business to new heights. Amid the hustle and bustle, their affection for one another grew deeper day by day, that hazy, unspoken romance blooming like flowers under the warm spring sun. Yet campus life was always brimming with novel happenings; alongside intense exam preparation, a craze for martial arts novels quietly swept through the class, giving birth to a unique "black market."
As the final examinations drew nearer, the academic atmosphere in the classroom grew increasingly intense, with everyone furiously preparing for the tests. But amidst this tense environment, the appearance of a martial arts novel shattered the tranquility. One recess, as Chén Zhāoyáng was organizing his review materials at his desk, he suddenly heard a wave of excited discussion coming from the back of the classroom.
"Have you read this copy of The Legend of the Condor Heroes? It is brilliantly written! Guō Jìng is so awesome, and Huáng Róng is just unbelievably smart," one student said excitedly.
Chapter 21