Chapter 71 Transferring Schools
It was a sunny Monday morning.
It was a busy time in front of the gate of No. 1 Middle School in the city when an unfamiliar campus beauty stepped out of a black car, attracting the astonished gazes of countless students.
She was wearing a school uniform, with her legs straight and slender under the pleated long skirt. Her slightly curly long hair was tied into a lazy ponytail, and a few strands of hair hung down at the side of her neck, adding a touch of softness.
With a perfect smile on his face, he walked calmly towards the teaching building for the second grade of high school.
The morning reading class had just ended and there was still some noise in the classroom, but when the head teacher led the girls into the classroom, the noise stopped abruptly.
"Class, please be quiet. This is Lin Xingyan, our new transfer student. Welcome everyone."
In an instant, all eyes were focused on her. Subtle gasps and exclamations echoed.
"Wow……"
"So, so beautiful!"
"Much prettier than the class beauty from Class 7 next door~"
The class was whispering. Lin Xingyan's appearance was undoubtedly top-notch in the eyes of all the adolescent boys and girls present.
She has a beauty that seems otherworldly, yet there is a hint of pampering in her demeanor, which makes her even more lively.
Lin Xingyan scanned the entire class and accurately landed on the figure in the back row by the window.
He seemed to be concentrating on solving problems, unaware of the commotion around him. However, amid the heated discussion in the class, his behavior only stood out more, like an attempt to cover up one's own faults.
So cute, are you that scared of her?
The corners of Lin Xingyan's lips curved slightly, then she returned to her composure.
The head teacher asked Lin Xingyan to introduce herself as a routine matter.
She took a step forward, her voice clear and pleasant, with the tenderness unique to young girls, but not too sweet:
"Hello everyone, my name is Lin Xingyan. Please take care of me in the future." It was a brief introduction, but because of her appearance and temperament, it seemed very powerful.
The head teacher nodded and looked towards the classroom: "Student Lin, where do you want to sit?"
Class 8 is the school's key class, with students who are more talented than numerous. There are several empty seats, but without any hesitation, Lin Xingyan pointed to the seat next to Yu Che.
"Teacher, can I sit there?"
The whole class was in an uproar again.
Yu Che seemed to be startled by this. He raised his head and looked at the overly dazzling transfer student on the podium. His brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of disapproval flashed across his eyes.
Obviously, just as Lin Xingyan thought, he had known the situation for a long time and was avoiding it.
The homeroom teacher was also a little surprised, but didn't object: "Okay. Yu Che, take care of the new student."
Facing the curious and envious gazes of the entire class, Lin Xingyan walked towards the seat next to Yu Che. She could feel Yu Che's body stiffen instantly when she approached.
"Hello, nice to see you again, benefactor."
She put down her bag and sat down, her voice so that only the two of them could hear it, with a sly yet intimate smile.
Yu Che was helpless and said "hmm" vaguely, then quickly turned back to do the questions.
Although he said he was studying, in fact he had just returned not long ago and had long forgotten all these complicated formulas. He had no choice but to pick up another paper that he had filled with answers before his rebirth.
At the same time, his back was deliberately straightened, revealing a sense of alienation that kept strangers away.
Throughout the entire class, Yu Che felt like he was being roasted under the spotlight.
The presence of his new deskmate was too strong, with a faint fragrance wafting over from time to time. He could feel countless gazes coming from all directions.
Most of it fell on the person next to him, but he was also judged as well.
The bell rang and the teacher had just left when the homeroom teacher called Lin Xingyan at the door: "Student Lin, come to the office and fill out the new student information form."
Lin Xingyan responded, stood up and left.
The head teacher was a middle-aged man wearing glasses. When we arrived at the teacher's office, no other teachers were present.
Only then did his attitude towards Lin Xingyan vaguely reveal a politeness that was inconsistent with the status of teacher and student.
"Mr. Lin, please take a seat."
The head teacher pointed to the chair across from the desk and pulled out a brand new form from the drawer. "It's just some basic information registration. Just go through the process and it'll be done quickly."
Lin Xingyan nodded, took the pen and filled in the form, her handwriting neat and beautiful.
The head teacher watched from the side, seemed to consider the tone for a moment, then smiled and spoke cautiously:
"Having Lin here is a real honor for Class 8. The school has specifically instructed us to fully respect your personal wishes and needs."
"How is it? Are you used to it? Are you satisfied with your seat? Do you have any special requests? Whether it's about study or life, you can always tell me."
Lin Xingyan continued writing without looking up, her tone calm, "Thank you, teacher. Everything is fine. No special requirements."
"That's good, that's good." The head teacher nodded quickly, and then seemed to remember something and added:
"As for your situation, don't worry. Apart from me, the other teachers in the class will just treat you as an ordinary transfer student."
At this time, Lin Xingyan just filled in the columns of "Family Background" and "Guardian Information".
The pen tip barely paused as he smoothly wrote down a string of information he had prepared in advance. Finally, in the "Emergency Contact" column, he left the phone number of a trusted person who was not within the Chu family system.
After doing all this, she raised her head and looked at the head teacher with a smile on her face:
"Teacher, you're too polite. I really just want to complete my studies normally. Please treat me normally like other teachers in the school. I don't need any special treatment."
Her tone sounded very sincere, even with a hint of girlish earnestness, but her overly calm eyes were covered with unquestionable intimidation.
The head teacher met her gaze and felt a chill in his heart. He recalled the previous conversation between him and the principal, which was very serious.
You know, even when the mayor's son was studying at No. 1 Middle School, the principal never gave repeated instructions.
As a small class teacher, he could not imagine how terrifying the power behind the student in front of him was.
I really don’t know whether it is a blessing or a curse.
Even with the air conditioner on full blast, the homeroom teacher wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded immediately: "I understand, I understand! Student Lin is low-key and down-to-earth, the teacher understands."
"Thank you, teacher." Lin Xingyan put down her pen and gently pushed the completed form over. "Then I'll go back to the classroom first."
"Hey, okay, let's go back, the next class is about to start."
Time goes back to when Lin Xingyan just left.
The suppressed chatter in the classroom grew louder, and many people glanced at Yu Che, who was sitting alone.
Just as Yu Che was worried that Lin Xingyan's appearance was contrary to his desire to keep a low profile, three boys surrounded his desk.
The leader is called Zhao Yu. His family runs a medium-sized company and he is domineering. The other two come from ordinary families and follow Zhao Yu's lead.
Yu Che narrowed his eyes, and the memories of his school days came back bit by bit. The three students in front of him were in the middle and lower levels of the class, but they always liked to bully the unknown classmates, including himself in his previous life.
"Hello, Yu Che."
Zhao Yu nudged his desk with his elbow and said sourly, "You're so good, but you've been so quiet. When did you get to know a beauty of this level?"
Another boy looked at Yu Che's washed-out school uniform, crossed his arms and sneered:
"Exactly. I can't believe it, Yu Che. What kind of luck did you get? To be able to get the new goddess to sit with you?"
"I think Lin is easy to bully and poses no threat, so I just want him to sit next to me and be quiet!"
A third person added sarcastically, "What else would you want? Because he's quiet? Because he has mediocre grades?"
Yu Che's fingers gripping the pen paused, he raised his head expressionlessly, a cold glint in his eyes.
In his past life, he had experienced humiliation a thousand times worse than this, so the childish ridicule of these adolescent boys was nothing. He just felt that the noise disturbed his thoughts.
The gaze that had killed countless people, even releasing a hint of pressure, was something that ordinary people could not resist, let alone high school students in peacetime.
The three of them looked terrified, as if they had seen a flood or a beast. They all took a few steps back and fell silent.
Yu Che didn't bother to pay attention and lowered his head to continue doing the questions.
After all, they were young and frivolous. When they came to their senses, the embarrassment just now fueled their anger. Zhao Yu glared and raised his voice:
"I'm talking to you! Are you mute? Do you really think it's so great to sit at the same table with a beautiful woman?"
At this moment, a cold voice came from the back door of the classroom:
"What are you doing?"
They were startled and turned around suddenly. They saw Lin Xingyan had returned without them noticing and was standing at the back door. The smile in her beautiful eyes was gone.
Embarrassment and panic suddenly flashed across Zhao Yu and the others' faces.
Lin Xingyan walked over and glanced at Yu Che - he looked at her with a little surprise, then fixed his gaze on the three people opposite.
"My deskmate, what's the matter?" Her tone was calm, but she had an imposing aura.
"No, nothing," Zhao Yu said awkwardly, "I was just joking with Yu Che."
"A joke?" Lin Xingyan raised her eyebrows slightly. "I don't think he finds it funny. Or do you think it's funny to talk about your classmates like this?"
Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard throughout the classroom. Suddenly, there was silence and many students looked at her sideways.
Zhao Yu's face turned red. He felt extremely embarrassed to be spoken like this to his face by such a beautiful girl. He stammered and was unable to speak.
"It's better for classmates to respect each other."
Just at this moment, the bell for class preparation rang, interrupting the silent confrontation between several people.
Lin Xingyan gave them one last look and said, "Please go back to your seats."
The three of them looked at each other, convincing themselves that it was time for class, not that they were cowards. They glared at Yu Che angrily and returned to their seats in frustration.
Lin Xingyan sat down in her seat naturally, as if nothing had happened.
Yu Che looked at Lin Xingyan with a complicated look, one of scrutiny, surprise, and mostly admiration.
Her behavior just now refreshed Yu Che's cognition. He didn't expect that the weak girl in his impression, no, now her classmate, had such a strong side.
This is good. Only those with strong hearts can adapt to the coming world where the strong prey on the weak.
Yu Che's eyes flickered, and he thought that Lin was doing this to protect him, and a warm feeling rose in his heart.
So he asked for the first time, raising the question that had been lingering in his mind since she appeared: "Why... are you in this class?"
The vigilance he had gained in his previous life still made him wonder: Is this too much of a coincidence?
Lin Xingyan turned her head and met his gaze. Her eyes smiled like crescent moons, revealing two dimples, instantly diluting the coldness in her eyes.
"Don't get me wrong," she explained quickly, "I just transferred here. The school arranged for me to be in this class because I took the placement test."
"I thought I was lucky to be an alumnus of my benefactor's school, but I never expected that we could be classmates and even sit at the same table."
At the end of her words, she winked playfully, and the two dimples on her cheeks became more obvious.
This explanation is reasonable. The management of the No. 1 Middle School in the city is strict, especially for key classes like theirs. The arrangement of transfer students is indeed not something that students can control.
Yu Che nodded, and the scrutiny in his eyes faded a little as he looked at her joyful expression.
No! If that's the case, why hadn't he met Lin Xingyan in his previous life? Could it be that...
The scene of the rainy night at that time stimulated Yu Che's nerves. He suddenly had an epiphany. His fists were clenched so hard under the desk that they made a creaking sound. He couldn't help but hate himself for not being more ruthless to those hooligans.
Yu Che couldn't bear to think about it anymore and secretly made up his mind to take better care of Lin Xingyan within his ability. This could be considered a kind act from beginning to end.
After figuring it out, he was no longer as cold as before and took the initiative to talk: "We are all classmates, just call me by my name."
"Yes!" Lin Xingyan smiled and held out her delicate hand, "Classmate Yu Che, I'll be happy to teach you."
The gazes from all around him were unsettling. Yu Che sighed and decided to be high-profile. He shook the girl's hand for a moment before leaving, forcing a smile. "Thank you for your guidance, Lin."
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