“I’ve heard about your past academic performance and grades.” Principal Wu was a thin old man in his fifties, looking at Gu Ningning with sharp eyes.
His meaning was clear: he wasn’t willing to accept her as a student.
Having lived two lives, Gu Ningning naturally understood the principal’s concerns.
She lowered her head, feeling somewhat ashamed: “Principal Wu, I’ve regretted dropping out of school ever since, regretting not studying hard back then. I will definitely cherish this hard-won opportunity.”
This was met with a look of mockery from Principal Wu.
Although displeased, Old Master Lu had spoken, so he couldn’t turn her away.
He could only reluctantly agree: “You can start in class six of No. 3 Middle School. Let’s be clear upfront: even if Old Master Lu spoke for you, if you cause any trouble, I won’t show any leniency.”
He frowned even more, looking at Gu Ningning’s attire.
He truly disliked students who only knew how to dress up and not study.
Even with Old Master Lu’s influence, he still assigned her to the worst class.
These words were unpleasant to hear.
At this age in her previous life, Gu Ningning would have turned and left.
However, at this moment, she wasn’t angry at all, her face beaming with a smile: “Okay, Principal Wu, when can I start class?”
It was already mid-May.
The college entrance exam was in two months.
After getting married in her previous life, she studied desperately for Lu Xueshi’s sake.
She earned two doctorate degrees.
Now, the college entrance exam was not difficult for her.
“Come tomorrow.” Principal Wu was also quite surprised. “Whether you plan to take the college entrance exam or not, since you’ve come to No. 3 Middle School, you must follow the school rules. Tardiness, truancy, and early dismissal are absolutely not allowed. If it happens once, don’t bother coming back.”
This young girl in front of him wasn’t as disrespectful and uncouth as the rumors suggested.
Her attitude was also quite good.
For a moment, his level of dislike lessened a bit.
His tone, however, remained very stern.
Gu Ningning quickly promised: “I will definitely not be late or leave early, I will abide by the school rules and regulations, study hard, and strive for progress every day!”
“Figure out your textbooks yourself!” Principal Wu added grumpily.
Hearing this, Gu Ningning felt a bit troubled.
Normally, she would be a third-year high school student right now.
Her textbooks were already at the recycling station.
Her classmates were all using theirs, so she couldn’t borrow any.
It seemed she would have to go to the recycling station.
After leaving school, Gu Ningning planned to take a bus to the recycling station in the west of the city.
However, she saw Gu Jingchen in a military uniform.
This was truly a coincidence.
She wanted to pretend not to see him and walk around.
Because Lu Jingchen had other people with him.
“Ningning!” Lu Jingchen, however, called out.
Hearing the call, Gu Ningning could only helplessly stop, forcing a polite smile: “Jingchen Ge! What a coincidence.”
“Not a coincidence, I was waiting for you,” Lu Jingchen said seriously.
He looked deeply at Gu Ningning.
Before he left, he wanted to do more for her.
“I heard from Big Brother that you’re coming to No. 3 Middle School to study. Do you not have textbooks?!” Lu Jingchen stated with certainty, not even asking a question.
He understood Gu Ningning quite well.
Gu Ningning felt a rush of embarrassment: “Indeed… my mother packed up my textbooks and sold them for scrap. I’ll go buy them back.”
“I borrowed a set of textbooks for you. Take a look.” Saying this, Lu Jingchen handed Gu Ningning a military green backpack.
It was full of textbooks.
The textbooks were very new.
It was clear they had been well-preserved.
The original owner of these books must have been a good student.
Unlike her, Gu Ningning, whose studied books always had curled edges and missing pages.
“Jingchen Ge, you don’t have to be so good to me.” Gu Ningning felt a pang in her heart; it wasn’t worth it!
He was truly good to her.
Seeing her like this, Lu Jingchen looked a bit anxious: “Study hard. If you have any difficulties, come find me.”
He seemed to think of something else and added: “You can also find Old Master Lu, he won’t ignore you.”
“Okay, thank you, Jingchen Ge.” Gu Ningning thanked him sincerely, “I will study hard.”
“Mm, I believe you.” Lu Jingchen raised his hand, hesitated for a moment, then still ruffled her hair.
The two had had intimate contact before.
His action at this moment made Gu Ningning stiffen, not daring to move.
Gu Jingchen had already withdrawn his hand and took out a document bag: “Ningning, can I ask you for a favor?”
He had also considered it for a few days before deciding.
Gu Ningning blinked her big eyes and nodded: “Jingchen Ge, tell me, I will definitely help you.”
No matter how difficult, she would help him.
The kindness of her previous life, the space in this life.
She probably couldn’t repay him in a lifetime.
Seeing her resolute and unthinking demeanor, Lu Jingchen couldn’t help but smile: “Aren’t you going to ask what it is?”
“As long as it’s Jingchen Ge’s matter, I’ll help,” Gu Ningning said very seriously.
This instantly flustered Gu Jingchen’s heart.
He had clearly said before that they needed to maintain distance.
Now her attitude made him see hope again.
But she was going to marry his older brother.