Chapter 64: Gift (1)
From Sidekick to Bigshot
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The director wasnât dumb enough to tell outsiders about the scandals that happened within the school. However, this wasnât because he cared about Jian Yilingâs reputation, but rather, he didnât want to lose face.
Results are not so good?
Cheng Yi thought about his shocking experience in the afternoon.
And the director had told him that Jian Yilingâs results werenât that great?
Did that mean there was more than one ânegative tenâ at Shenghua High School?
The surname Jian wasnât that common. Furthermore, the name Yiling wasnât that common either.
Cheng Yiâs expression remained calm and collected. He continued to inquire about the situation with the director, âOh? Results arenât that great? It sounds like her results are awful or something?â
âIsnât that so? Sheâs almost last in the whole year! There were also numerous subjects that she had failed last month! Ahhh!â The director sighed. He shook his head and had an expression of resent and impatience.
Cheng Yiâs eyes narrowed. âDirector, you seem quite concerned with this studentâs grades.â
In general, it would make sense if Jian Yilingâs teacher described her grades in that way.
However, the director had to monitor the entire school. He wasnât just there to look at the studentsâ academic performance.
And even if Jian Yilingâs grades were poor, he shouldnât be that concerned right?
The director quickly explained, âThis student is quite troublesome. Thatâs why I pay a bit more attention to her.â
âTroublesome?â
âYep. Sheâs a problematic child. When we get these students at our school, we are quite helpless as well.â The director continued. âOh, by the way, why did you ask about her? Do you know her?â
Cheng Yi smiled softly before replying, âI probably donât know the Jian Yiling youâre talking about. However, thank you Teacher Li for telling me this.â
âYouâre welcome. Youâre too polite Dr. Cheng. This doesnât mean anything. Ask me anything you want to know. Iâll tell you everything that I know.â
âOkay. Thank you. However, I still have things to do back at the institution. I wonât bother Teacher Li anymore.â
âYes, yes. I wonât interrupt you any further Dr. Cheng.â
The director stepped back a bit and watched Cheng Yi drive off.
While he watched the vehicle leave, the director couldnât help but hope for Shenghua High Schoolâs students to become excellent researchers like Dr. Cheng.
If that were the case, a director like him would also feel the honor and glory.
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Not long after Jian Yiling entered the school, it was time for the students to be dismissed for hometime. As usual, Jian Yiling walked out of the campus and got into the car that her grandma came to pick her up with.
Grandma Jian could easily have asked the chauffeur to pick Jian Yiling up. However, she insisted on coming every day. For the period Jian Yiling stayed at the Old Jian Residence, she wanted to spend more time with her beloved granddaughter.
When Grandma Jian was in the car, there was never a shortage of snacks.
According to Grandma Jian, after a whole day of studying and heavy mental activities, oneâs energy levels would be low. At this time, it was easy to be hungry.
âWhen we pass the Jian Residence, stop for a bit.â
It was rare that Jian Yiling made a request to Grandma Jian. It turned out that she wanted to go back to where she had initially lived.
They indeed passed by the Jian Residence on their way back to the Old Jian Residence.
Grandma Jian was a little surprised. However, at the same time, she was also a little worried.
Once they reached the Jian Residence, Grandma Jian asked the chauffeur to stop by the road.
âDarling, do you need to get anything? Do you want granny to go with you?â Grandma Jian asked Jian Yiling.
Jian Yiling shook her head and replied, âItâll be quick.â
After she said that, Jian Yiling took out a paper bag from her backpack that she had prepared in advance. Following that, she ran to the door of the Jian Residence.