Chapter 44
When Li Fangzhou saw Gu Jiangkuo in the crowd, he subconsciously moved closer behind the counselor. He felt a little annoyed at the teacher for calling him over, even though he was the one involved. But then he thought, with so many people around, what was he afraid of? Wasn't squad leader Gu just relying on his size? The lesson he'd learned from senior Wang Xuanhui was still fresh in his mind. Who would dare to attack him in public now?
So Li Fangzhou calmed himself down and blurted out all the prepared words in one go.
"So, is what Li Fangzhou said true?" the counselor asked according to procedure. "Don't worry, just tell us the truth. If it's not convenient to say it in person, I'll give each of you a piece of paper and ask you to write it down anonymously..."
"No need to pass out notes!" A girl stepped forward. "I took the same class with Jiang Nuo from our class."
"I've seen Jiang Nuo in class too!"
"Me too! I don't understand why this classmate would slander our classmates. How could someone never attend class and still do so well on the test?"
"Teacher, who hasn't skipped class? We're in college now! Mr. Li, can you guarantee you'll attend every class? We're not just learning knowledge; we're also cultivating the ability to learn. Some people are just naturally gifted. As long as the purpose of learning is achieved, there's nothing wrong with using time wisely."
The students in Class Five spoke enthusiastically, each one more confident than the other. Even the counselor believed them. It sounded like this student Jiang was really a good student?
At this point, another "defendant," Gu Jiangkuo, stepped forward and said, "Teacher, Jiang Nuo does occasionally skip classes for objective reasons. We're all classmates, and we'll try to persuade him to improve his study habits. But that's no excuse for Li Fangzhou to slander our Finance Class 5. Teacher, look, this is Jiang Nuo's grade breakdown. His regular grades are very low, and they didn't affect the fairness of the exam."
The counselor took the transcript, looked at it, and then handed it to Li Fangzhou.
The transcript is actually very simple. It is divided into two parts, one is the written test score, and the other is the regular score, which account for 70% and 30% respectively. Sometimes, in order to help students pass, teachers will increase the regular score to the maximum, so there is a rumor that "your 60 points are not due to your hard work, but your teacher's hard work."
And Jiang Nuo's regular grades are only in the single digits!
"This, how is this possible?!" Li Fangzhou was shocked. This test was particularly difficult. He only scored 57 points in the end and failed. Li Fangzhou even went to the teacher's office and begged the teacher to show mercy. However, the teacher reluctantly showed the detailed results. He realized that his usual grades were already maxed out, but because the score on the paper was too low, he still could not pass.
And this Jiang Nuo, he got an 84 on the test?! Didn't he never attend class? Could it be that he was mistaken, and the "mysterious man in Class 5" was just an outrageous rumor? He just skipped class occasionally?
Or maybe, that Jiang Nuo is a genius student? He doesn't even need to go to class!
No matter what, this transcript was solid evidence against him. There was no way to make a fuss about him skipping classes. Moreover, the entire class was there to vouch for Jiang Nuo...
"So, Li Fangzhou, do you have anything else to say?" The counselor looked at him with a look that said, "I advised you but you didn't listen, and now you're doomed."
Li Fangzhou felt desperate and felt that he had no way to defend himself. This time, the charge of "slandering classmates" was proven, and he would definitely be punished.
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After Class 5 marched out of the first teaching building, squad leader Gu said proudly, "Thank you all for your hard work today. I'll treat you all later."
Everyone cheered immediately. The young man had no idea what modesty meant, and someone started to jeer, "Why are you still turning back? We'll treat you tonight!"
"Eat at Hongbinlou!"
“Haidilao!”
"Do you have any shame? Why order something so expensive?" Some girls also stopped him with a smile, "If a classmate of ours is being bullied, isn't it normal for us to stand up and help? Why are you ripping off the class monitor?"
Gu Jiangkuo was quite generous. "Anything is fine. I'll see if I have time tonight. I'll reply to everyone in the class group later. Now let's go to class first."
The first class in the afternoon is the compulsory College English. It is a rare small class because each student is equipped with a computer and the seats are limited, so there is only one class at a time.
The group then went to the English classroom together in a lively manner.
Everyone was in high spirits as if they had won a battle, laughing all the way, but still couldn't help discussing the mysterious classmate Jiang Nuo in groups of three or four.
"He must be a genius. He didn't even come to class, yet he still managed to get such a high score. It's a pity his regular grades were so low, so his final score was only 62, barely passing. ... Even if he came to class twice and managed to get 20 points in his regular grades, his overall score would still be excellent, right?"
"Didn't the class monitor say that Jiang Nuo is very busy and it's unlikely he'll be able to attend classes in the future? It's a pity that this genius student will probably never get a scholarship or be recognized as a "Three Good Students"."
"I'm so envious! I wish I could pass! I was a top student in high school, how come I have to make up for the exam?"
"Don't be depressed. Turn your grief and anger into appetite and give the squad leader a good meal!"
"Yeah! Looking forward to it hehehe!"
“…”
Gu Jiangkuo listened silently all the way, feeling more and more relieved, thinking: Xiaonuo is right, if I have good enough strength, I can shut the villain up, and if I show an attitude of not fighting or competing, I can solve the problem once and for all.
It's not that they are mean-spirited, but if Jiang Nuo gets an excellent overall score, are all these students really willing to stand up and help him act out this drama?
Perhaps most people are still willing to do so, but once they become competitors and their own interests are involved, things become complicated. It is better to make their position clear from the beginning and then use the whistleblower as a warning to others. Then no one will dare to do so rashly in the future.
As for Xiao Nuo, he might not have to work so hard to study late into the night to get high scores in the future. Just an average test score would be enough. From today on, even if he scored 60 points, no one would hold him accountable. After all, teachers usually wouldn't show anyone their grade details unless they went to the office and pestered him.
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The English classroom is on the third floor, about ten minutes' walk away.
The English teacher had probably been told by the school's leadership long ago that Jiang Nuo should never be called upon to ask questions, even in small classes. Furthermore, this teacher loved showing English horror movies, spending over ten minutes every class using terrifying zombies and monsters to cultivate students' language skills.
While watching a movie, Gu Jiangkuo sent a message to Jiang Nuo asking, "If the whole class has a dinner tonight, would you like to come? If not, I'll reschedule."
Mr. Jiang was probably busy, and didn't reply until the end of the get out of class: "Sure."
Gu Jiangkuo immediately made a reservation at the most famous seafood hotpot buffet near Yanlin University.
This buffet restaurant is considered to be the most upscale restaurant near Yanlin University - bar none. After this news was posted in the group, the entire class group went crazy.
They lined up to send "Thank you, boss" emojis, and the screen was flooded with them until Gu Jiangkuo had to tag everyone, "Jiang Nuo is coming tonight too, it's our treat."
Of course, it was a dinner party together. Gu Jiangkuo used the money for booking the restaurant from the red envelope that President Jiang had sent him during the day.
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In the blink of an eye, it was evening. The so-called dinner party required everyone to do group activities together. The girls were slow in putting on makeup and choosing clothes, but they were very stubborn and swore in the class group that "we will leave in five minutes." When they swore for the third time, the boys could no longer bear it and rushed to the dormitory building to wait, putting them under mental pressure with practical actions.
——It just so happens that Building 11 where the girls live and Building 20 where the boys live are next to each other, very close.
Gu Jiangkuo was the only one living in the international student dormitory, and he ran to the parking lot early to wait.
When Mr. Jiang arrived at Yanlin University, it was already dark and very close to the scheduled dinner time, but fortunately, other people were slower, so they still had plenty of time.
Gu Jiangkuo took him slowly to the dormitory building, where they met up with their classmates and then took a taxi together.
Mr. Jiang was certainly not used to taking cheap taxis, but with a purpose today, he should still try to integrate with his classmates - he was thinking about tactics during his free time today.
In fact, the preparations have been made very well. The legendary strictest invigilator has been arranged, and special instructions have been given to reduce the usual grades to the lowest level while ensuring passing.
The difficulty now lies in convincing the students that he is essentially a nobody and won't compete for any of the top student spots. He also needs to win them over and get them on his side, which requires a lot of skill and time. ...Tonight's dinner looks like a tough one, and President Jiang, with the determination to make a decisive move, is already prepared to get drunk.
However, in the soft evening breeze on campus, Gu Jiangkuo softly asked if I was tired today and if I had a good nap at noon, and other sentimental nonsense, and then suddenly said lightly: "Actually, I have already dealt with the report today."
Jiang Nuo: “?”
What? ?
At first, Mr. Jiang thought that Gu Jiangkuo had "started to deal with it", but after listening to the whole process, he suddenly realized that he had "finished the deal", and... he handled it beautifully!
Even if Jiang Nuo did it himself, he wouldn't be able to do a better job!
"I'm sorry, I just think you're too tired from handling official business every day. Your time is so precious and shouldn't be wasted on these trivial matters. Since I'm at school, I took the initiative to make the decision." Gu Jiangkuo glanced at Jiang Nuo's expression and said casually.
As expected, Young Master Jiang's eyes lit up. It is said that eyes are the windows to the soul, so these two windows of Young Master Jiang must be luxurious floor-to-ceiling windows, big and bright enough. When his emotions are revealed, it seems as if they are filled with tiny and sparkling starlight.
Gu Jiangkuo was once again stunned.
Until a sharp-eyed classmate shouted loudly: "Class monitor! Over here! Come and shout with us, one, two, three, let the girls go downstairs!"
Gu Jiangkuo was naturally not so naive, but he still told Jiang Nuo: "I'll go over and tell them to stop making trouble, and then I can introduce you to them."
Young Master Jiang nodded slightly, not dissatisfied with the arrangement.
Come to think of it, he really was a bit over the top. It's been two months since school started, and he still hasn't gotten to know his classmates. He really should treat us today. But these past two months have been incredibly busy, with so much going on. On the one hand, he's had to be on guard against Lao Meiqin's mischief, on the other hand, he's had to monitor the progress of Ding's investment in the Jinchuang Building, on the other hand, he's been busy contacting new financial projects, and on the other hand, he's had to process the construction permits for the demolished land in the old city.
Although he doesn't have to do it himself, there are countless things waiting for his approval every day. Even if Mr. Jiang had three heads and six arms, he probably wouldn't be able to go to Yan University on time to study properly.
Looking back, Jiang Kuo had solved the school problem for him, which was really a great achievement.
As the saying goes, gold shines wherever it goes, small fry get beaten wherever they go, and big guys can call the shots wherever they go.
Young Master Jiang was in a good mood and walked briskly. He watched from afar as Gu Jiangkuo pointed at himself and introduced himself to his classmates, and then continued to walk towards them. However, before he could join the main group, he was suddenly stopped by someone.
"Classmate, do you still remember me?" The person who spoke was a little excited and a little expectant, looking at Jiang Nuo eagerly.
Jiang Nuo: “?”
"Sorry, you've got the wrong person." Young Master Jiang had a photographic memory. If he didn't recognize someone, he must have never seen them before. Besides, he didn't want to waste time with a student, so he turned sideways and was about to leave.
However, Li Fangzhou was not willing to let him go like this. He stretched out his hand to stop him: "Hey classmate, you may not have seen me, but I have seen you. Can you listen to me?"
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"Squad leader, that's Li Fangzhou, right? I'm not mistaken, he's the one who reported you and Jiang Nuo!"
"It's really him! Why is he stopping Jiang Nuo?"
At this time, Gu Jiangkuo had just introduced Jiang Nuo to his classmates, but he saw Jiang Nuo being stopped by someone, and it was the guy who reported him. This immediately touched everyone's sensitive nerves.
"Is there even any need to ask? This person must have a personal grudge against Jiang Nuo from our class, so he made a malicious report. Now, look what's happening. He's bullying people right under our noses. Let's go! Let's take a look!"
Without Gu Jiangkuo's instructions, everyone ran over with great fanfare.
Just then, he heard Li Fangzhou explaining: "Classmate, it's me. I even bought you a bottle of Coke in the study room that day!" Li Fangzhou had never seen a boy like Jiang Nuo, who was clean, beautiful, fair-skinned and noble. He still remembers the sunlight shining on Jiang Nuo and his books in the study room, so much so that he couldn't forget him after meeting him once.
"Oh..." Jiang Nuo seemed to have remembered and refused with a lack of interest, "I don't drink Coke. Thank you, goodbye."
However, Li Fangzhou stopped him and said eagerly: "You can tell me anything you like. I just want to be friends with you!"
"..." Young Master Jiang hadn't finished rolling his eyes when he heard a flurry of indignant comments: "So that's what's going on!"
"Li Fangzhou, you reported Jiang Nuo because you couldn't get the love you wanted!"
"The case is solved. Damn, this is so melodramatic and disgusting!"
"Go away! Stay away from my classmates! You're disgusting!"
Li Fangzhou: “?” He is that Jiang Nuo???
Jiang Nuo: “?” This guy reported me? ?
The identity was suddenly revealed and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward, especially for Li Fangzhou. He thought that the awkward situation in the counselor's office at noon had reached its peak, but he never expected that the awkwardness could get even worse.
The white moonlight he was obsessed with was the person who was reported. Moreover, his sexual orientation, which he had hidden for many years, was suddenly exposed at this time and in front of so many people. Li Fangzhou wanted to die.
Then he saw his white moonlight looking at him with beautiful eyes that were quickly filled with disgust, and then he ran towards Gu Jiangkuo without stopping.
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