Chapter 152
Although Jiang Yunu was "sent away" and was choosing the latest dim sum served at the dim sum counter, she was happy to eat for free.
She actually had a vague premonition that the guest was going to talk to the principal about something, not for anything else, but because the other party's gazes that kept falling on her, and the worry and suspicion in his eyes were too obvious.
She guessed that the other party wanted to talk to the principal about the admission of new students, and maybe also talk about school management or something.
It doesn't matter.
She can ask the principal privately for all the above information later.
Since Jiang Yunu had only known her principal for half a day, she felt that Principal Bi would be happy to share some of his social gains with her.
It is important to mention that the dim sum table in the Fuguang Hall does have a wide variety of items, and each one is surprisingly delicious!
In Jiang Yunu's mind, the best pastries she'd ever tasted came from the bakery on Gin Street in Chat City. Even before she left Chat City for school in the Second District, she'd always stop by the bakery before leaving to buy some fresh-packed bread and pastries for her journey.
When Jiang Yunu went to buy something and said a brief farewell, the clerk already knew that she was really going to continue her studies and was taking the exam for a higher grade this year. She praised her repeatedly and made an agreement with Jiang Yunu - if one day, the white-haired girl continued to be successful, she would put up a sign at the door of the store that read "Alliance Star's Favorite Childhood Old Brand" to attract customers.
Of course Jiang Yunu agreed immediately.
She also used this verbal agreement to get a 50% discount on all her purchases.
But as soon as Jiang Yunu took a bite of the snacks from Fuguang Hall, she felt...she was going to betray the bakery.
The dim sum at Fuguang Hall quickly rose in her mind, and instantly became her "favorite" alongside that bakery.
Please forgive me, sister!
Although the dim sum in my hometown is very fragrant, the dim sum outside is also really delicious!
While Jiang Yunu apologized bitterly in his heart, he also became a foodie who walked around the snack tables.
Their own principal was actively socializing not far away, finalizing the fundraising amount with "acquaintances and friends" and making great efforts for the school; Jiang Yunu was the social locust here, dining in a buffet style, going around different tables, and also taking care to appear decent on the surface - she only took one or two items from each buffet plate, so that at first glance all the plates still maintained their original arrangement, with no obvious large areas missing, but upon closer inspection, they were all "missing something".
"Look."
Jiang Yunu walked to another snack table and suddenly heard someone speaking from behind the decorative pillar next to it.
The other party said in a surprised tone: "There is a little mouse here digging for cheese everywhere."
Jiang Yunu looked around and made sure that he was the only one within the "spreading range" of this sentence.
She looked at the decorative column next to her that was also shimmering with light.
"Wow." Jiang Yunu was also curious. "Who is speaking? Is it this 'Ms. Zhuzi'?"
The person who spoke to her was a female voice, which sounded neither old nor young. It was difficult to tell whether she was a friend or foe from her attitude, but the tone of calling her a "little mouse digging for cheese" was not sarcastic.
The man behind the pillar added, "He has great courage but is small in stature."
Jiang Yunu: "..."
The white-haired girl showed an expression of "being attacked". She swallowed the remaining bite of cheese puff and walked directly behind the decorative column to see who had casually attacked her height again.
Behind the column, a lady in a long trench coat was leaning against the wall.
The first thing Jiang Yunu noticed was the windbreaker.
The Emerald Dome, as Mr. Flower had described, is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art air purification and filtration system, along with both overall temperature control and localized temperature control. Both inside and outside the ballroom, the temperature and humidity are dynamically adjusted in real time to maintain optimal comfort and freshness for guests.
The lady's trench coat is light and thin, yet seems to have some toughness.
Jiang Yunu suddenly had an inexplicable thought: it might be a defensive equipment that could not be seen from the outside.
She moved her eyes upwards and saw the badge pinned on the other person's chest.
"What are you looking at?" the lady in the long trench coat asked with interest.
Jiang Yunu's gaze lingered on the badge on the other person's chest. She saw that it had a silver-white background with snowflake and wolf-shaped elements.
"I'm looking at the badge," Jiang Yunu said. "Excuse me, are you from the Snow Wolf Psychic Association?"
"I am," said the lady in the long trench coat, "and you look like you're from the Golden Poor School."
Jiang Yunu: "..."
Jiang Yunu asked the other party if he was from the Snow Wolf Psychic Association, based entirely on intuition and a rough interpretation of the badge elements.
Ever since she learned her school had a unique nickname, the last time she heard someone call her "Golden Poor Guy" was from their own teacher, Trista. Hearing these words coming out of a stranger's mouth, Jiang Yunu felt that she needed to get used to it.
...But Jiang Yunu's brain also works quickly.
"Alas." The white-haired girl sighed. "You're right. Our school is indeed very poor. Even though I just started school this year, I've already noticed that the school's finances are in jeopardy."
The woman in the trench coat crossed her arms. "Is that why you're raiding the snack counter?"
Jiang Yunu said honestly, "The school's freshman allowance hasn't been distributed yet, and I'm saving money for my survival."
“…”
The lady in the long trench coat may not have seen such poor people before. At least in the second district which is only one level away from the independent first district, she has definitely never seen such poor children.
She was speechless for a moment and looked Jiang Yunu up and down with an indescribable look.
First of all, Jiang Yunu is not afraid of being stared at. Secondly, she can sense whether the other person's stare is filled with kindness or malice.
It was obvious that the lady in the trench coat was looking at him with pure confusion and surprise.
It's like seeing new species that you have never heard of.
"...Golden Uriel Academy, has the situation become so bad this year?" The lady in the long trench coat looked at it for a while and asked uncertainly.
She even changed her school name from a nickname to her official name.
Jiang Yunu lowered his head in front of the lady whose name he didn't know yet, and the small white hair at shoulder length fell down along his shoulders.
She said embarrassedly, "Actually, the principal brought me here to attend the party today."
The lady in the long trench coat continued uncertainly, "Your principal... brought you here specifically for free food and drinks?"
The white-haired girl said even more "embarrassedly": "Also, let's see if we can raise some money for the school."
“…”
The lady in the long trench coat fell into a long silence again, and her expression became more suspicious and surprised.
She straightened up slightly, finally putting her center of gravity on the pillar without any effort. She turned around the decorative pillar and looked towards the central area of the banquet hall - she saw a young man with dark skin and golden brown hair holding the hand of the person opposite him tightly.
This lady knew who the principal of Golden Uriel Academy was, and she could also recognize that the person whose hand was being tightly grasped was a well-known local wealthy businessman from the second largest district.
The golden-brown-haired principal had a sincere expression and a joyful smile. Without having to interpret his lip movements, anyone could tell that he was saying "thank you" repeatedly and speaking well of the rich businessman.
Jiang Yunu also glanced over. Standing next to the lady in the long trench coat, she said in a hopeful tone, "Maybe I'll get the subsidy soon and won't have to be a sneaky little rat at social parties anymore."
The lady in the long trench coat suspected that one of the little girls might have done it on purpose, but she heard that the other girl's tone was very sincere, which made her feel inexplicably guilty because she had paid attention to the other girl's behavior not long ago and teased her as a "little mouse".
Teasing a greedy child as a "little mouse" is at most just a way for adults to tease a child.
Calling the child who is still waiting for the subsidy a "little mouse"... If this child was a little sensitive and fragile, he would probably have cried just now.
The lady in the trench coat was clearly not good at dealing with other people crying—she even struggled to cope with basic social situations.
Otherwise, why would she be hiding behind a decorative pillar that conceals her figure in such a huge banquet hall, and was so idle as to observe a child who was touching the snack table everywhere?
"...How did you end up living in the Second District, and how did you get into Golden Uriel Academy?" The lady in the long trench coat's questioning had become somewhat dry. She was actually making a final confirmation, wanting to know how it was possible that there was a child with such difficult circumstances in the Second District, and how it happened that he and Golden Uriel Academy had the same difficulties.
This white-haired girl can't have amazing acting skills at such a young age. She can't be like some of the spoiled young masters and young ladies in the Golden Horse next door. Does she have a habit of performing and showing off?
Jiang Yunu raised his head and met the lady's eyes.
She smiled optimistically and cheerfully, "I was admitted from District 7. Of all the schools in District 3, only Golden Uriel Academy offered me an olive branch."
Although the school was unexpectedly poor, she still cherished the opportunity it gave her.
"I hope the school can make money, or at least get through its financial difficulties." Jiang Yunu clenched his fist. "I also want to study hard here and learn more about things that the more developed regions don't have."
These words hit the heart of the lady in the trench coat.
The Snow Wolf Psychic Association, the association's jurisdiction just happens to cover the eighth district, which is even more difficult and remote than the seventh district.
Bi Huaishu had agreed on an investment with his wealthy businessman friend, and when he happily came to look for Jiang Yunu with the joy of his harvest, he just saw the figure of the white-haired girl and was immediately nodded to by the lady in the long trench coat next to her.
"Principal Bi." The lady in the long trench coat greeted Bi Huaishu briefly.
There seemed to be no need for her and Principal Bi to introduce themselves, as both parties were familiar with each other's identities.
Before Bi Huaishu could even wonder why his student was standing with this lady, she got straight to the point and asked, "Are you free now? I want to talk to you about something."
Bi Huaishu was puzzled, but he agreed without hesitation: "Of course, of course, no matter what Supervisor Waite wants to talk to me about, I will definitely be free for you tonight."
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