Chapter 8

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The form teacher, Chen Li, was silent for a while. Her voice softened as she said, “I see. If that’s the case, you should have told me earlier.”

“Xiaowan, you are the most hardworking child in class.”

“I also gave you a chance to apply for a scholarship because of your persistence at convincing the principal.”

“You have to cherish it. There won’t be such an opportunity anymore if you miss this chance.”

“I know that it’s not easy for you to go to school. You’ve been working during your spare time, so it’s reasonable that you have some health problems.”

“However, there are still many students in the class who want this application and we only have one slot. If you miss it, I’ll have to give it to other students, so I can’t give you any leeway. You didn’t come to class this morning, so your total credits have already been deducted by three points.”

Academic credits were not very important to the current Meng Xiaowan.

However, Meng Xiaowan had just booked a hotel and did not have much money on her. An additional scholarship could slightly alleviate her economic situation.

Meng Xiaowan instantly pretended to be nervous and said, “Ah? Teacher, I really didn’t do it on purpose. If I don’t get full marks, I won’t be able to get a scholarship!”

The teacher nodded and said comfortingly, “Yes, but the school just happens to have a club event in the afternoon. If the person participating gets first place in the competition, they can get three points.”

“I’ve registered for you. Whether you participate or not, or whether you can get first place would depend on your luck. This is all I can help you with.”

Meng Xiaowan immediately replied, “Thank you, Teacher! I will definitely participate!”

She put down her phone.

Meng Xiaowan took off her sunglasses and looked at the white figure in front of the villa.

She smiled. “Bai Qianqian, I will get going first.”

At this moment, Bai Qianqian gulped and licked her lips.

Drops of sweat dripped from her thick hair.

It slowly slid down Bai Qianqian’s fair and thin face.

July in Yan Jing City was exceptionally hot, especially since it was already noon.

It was currently the hottest time of the day.

She would definitely be tanner if she stayed like this for the entire afternoon.

Bai Qianqian had just showered and changed her clothes in the morning. She had only stood there for a short while, but she was already drenched in sweat. It was sticky and uncomfortable.

After her white dress was stained with sweat, her fair skin could be vaguely seen underneath the clothes.

Bai Qianqian looked at the time on her phone and then at the villa before her that was exceptionally silent. She frowned.

For a moment, she really wanted to find a place to sit and cool down or get some water to drink.

Immediately after, she recalled what Meng Xiaowan said to her before she left.

“Qianqian, you must stand there persistently. Only then will others think that you are here to cause trouble and that will attract attention.”

“Remember, you can’t leave halfway to have a meal or sit on a chair. That way, others will think that you’re from this family, and they won’t notice you!”

Of course, Bai Qianqian knew this principle. She just had to act pitiful! The more pitiful and determined she looked, the more attention she would attract!

This was what Bai Qianqian was good at. How could she not do it well?

As long as she could attract the attention of Lin Chen’s parents, anything she did would be worth it!

She thus smoothened out the hair on her forehead that was drenched in sweat and tucked it behind her ear. She sighed and thought to herself, “Bai Qianqian, persevere! As long as I can become Mrs. Lin, it’s not a big deal to be slightly tired!”

At the same time, in a taxi on the city road, the driver reached out and twisted the air conditioning knob. He glanced at the girl in the rearview mirror and smiled. “Miss, it’s much better now right? It’s not that hot anymore.”

The girl lying lazily in the back seat tilted her head and licked the popsicle in her hand. She laughed and said, “Thank you, mister. It’s very cool.”

“But mister, how can the weather be so hot? How high is the weather forecast today? I didn’t notice.”

The driver then turned the other button.

Following that, the news anchor’s announcement sounded.

“Hello, everyone. Let me announce the weather forecast for today.”

“Today is a sunny day in our city. The highest temperature is 38 degrees, and the lowest temperature is 25 degrees. On such a hot and scorching hot day, please take note not to walk around outside, and take note to put on sunblock.”

Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaowan licked her popsicle and raised her eyebrows. She looked outside at Yan Jing City which was illuminated by the sun, and she started speaking to the driver.

“Thank you, mister. This weather is really too hot.”

The driver smiled and said, “That’s right, young lady. You have to be careful when you’re out.”

The moment she got out of the car, the hot air enveloped Meng Xiaowan.

Meng Xiaowan put on her sunglasses and took out a parasol from her bag. She took a look at the scene in front of her.

Rows of large red words were carved on the stone wall in front of the door.

Qing Cheng University.

The students in front of the university entrance were chatting and laughing.

Looking at the youthful scene, Meng Xiaowan took a deep breath and smiled.

“University here I come..”