Next, Bai Ru witnessed Zhao Chen's true skill level.
She had previously thought that Zhao Chen had a broad knowledge base and a deep cultural background.
Such a person shouldn't have mediocre academic performance.
But some people are simply not interested in the rigid, structured knowledge taught in school.
I read all sorts of books and learned a lot of miscellaneous subjects, but the amount I accumulated was quite considerable.
Therefore, such people usually have average grades in school, but they have a lot of experience and knowledge.
Previously, Bai Ru thought Zhao Chen was that kind of person.
Now she realizes she was wrong; Zhao Chen has indeed acquired a solid foundation in all the knowledge he learned at school.
Judging from Zhao Chen's current level of ability, getting into Tsinghua or Peking University is absolutely no problem.
Shen Qingyue, who had been a little confused, finally came to her senses.
"Sister Xiaoru, I've noticed it too. Zhao Chen's skill level is really impressive."
“In the past, when those top-level teachers in school gave lectures, I sometimes couldn’t understand them at all, and I was completely lost.”
"But as soon as Zhao Chen explained it, I understood it, and I immediately remembered many knowledge points that I couldn't remember before..."
Bai Ru couldn't help but roll her eyes when she heard Shen Qingyue's words.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so of course she should remember what her lover told her.
However, seeing Shen Qingyue's current state, if Zhao Chen continues to help tutor her, Shen Qingyue will probably be able to catch up soon.
With grades that were originally average, it's estimated that they will quickly rise to above-average levels, or even into the top tier.
At this moment, Bai Ru couldn't help but ask:
"Handsome boy, I didn't expect you to be so good. But I heard from Yueyue that your grades at school are just average, not even as good as hers."
"And now you're telling me you're a top student? Are you deliberately hiding your abilities?"
"So, you're a hidden master of score control?"
"But why is that?"
"Do you also have those quirky tastes of top students, enjoying a low-key way of showing off?"
Bai Ru has always been very direct in her speech and never shies away from Zhao Chen.
Hearing her series of questions, Zhao Chen simply smiled and said:
“I had a very difficult time at school. There was a group of people who targeted me because of my family.”
“My family used to be quite eccentric, but thankfully I’ve broken ties with the Zhao family and have no family left.”
Upon hearing Zhao Chen mention the Zhao family, Bai Ru's eyes lit up, and she immediately asked:
"Who is Zhao Guohua to you?"
Zhao Chen didn't try to hide anything, because Shen Qingyue would definitely find out about these things later anyway.
It's better to explain these things clearly in advance:
"My former cheap scumbag father."
"However, I have now severed ties with him. I grew up in an orphanage and I am still an orphan."
Upon hearing Zhao Chen's words, Bai Ru raised an eyebrow; there was quite a bit of information in them.
However, Bai Ru couldn't help but continue asking:
"It's not that I'm gossipy or want to eat melons, but I want to help Xiaoyueyue make a decision."
"Little Yueyue's friends can't be people with bad character."
"Tell us about your family."
"Let Xiaoyueyue know some things too."
Zhao Chen had no intention of hiding anything, so he frankly recounted what he had experienced in the Zhao family.
After listening, Bai Ru couldn't help but smack her lips:
"I never imagined that Zhao Guohua's family would be this kind of people."
“I had some connection with his daughters, but I never expected them to be such unreasonable and incapable people.”
"Your adopted brother is no better, is he?"
"He clearly wants to drive you away and monopolize the Zhao family's resources!"
"But have your parents lost their minds? Can't they see something so obvious?"
"Besides, shouldn't they love you even more, since you're their biological son who's been found?"
"No matter what, an adopted son is not a biological son. There is still a difference."
Shen Qingyue listened silently as Bai Ru complained about the Zhao family's bizarre behavior. At this moment, her gaze towards Zhao Chen was filled with heartache and pity.
It turns out that Zhao Chen has been experiencing so much unfair treatment. If she had known, she should have come out to help sooner.
At the very least, when Zhao Chen felt lonely, she should have stood by his side and offered him some warmth.
Just imagine how lonely and helpless Zhao Chen must have felt when he first left the Zhao family.
Having come from the orphanage, he thought he could receive love and affection from a family, but instead, he received endless harm.
Bai Ru's eyes flickered at this moment, and he said suspiciously:
"No, there are many things that are not easy to explain."
“I think there’s a big problem with Zhao Guohua and his wife. This shouldn’t be the attitude of normal parents towards their own son.”
"Did your orphanage mention your background? For example, how did you get into the orphanage?"
Zhao Chen sighed softly:
"The old director was in charge of those things. I wanted to ask him about it, but he passed away when I was very young."
"Much of my information is no longer available."
“It was someone from the Zhao family who suddenly came to me with a paternity test result.”
"Then we went to a top-tier hospital in the city for another paternity test to confirm that we were related by blood before I was taken back to the Zhao family."
Upon hearing Zhao Chen's words, some thoughts flashed through Bai Ru's mind, but she did not continue speaking.
That's Zhao Chen's own business after all.
Moreover, Zhao Chen has now severed ties with the Zhao family, so even if the Zhao family wants to do something, they probably can't do anything about it.
With Shen Qingyue protecting Zhao Chen and her older sister looking after him, how could the Zhao family possibly act arrogantly and domineeringly?
As long as Zhao Chen doesn't shamelessly return to the Zhao family, he won't suffer any more harm.
Then, Shen Qingyue asked a question:
"Zhao Chen, was it because of Zhao Ziyun that you were always being bullied at school?"
"I remember he was also a classmate of ours, and he was quite close to some of the most troublesome guys in the class."
Zhao Chen nodded slightly upon hearing this:
“They made things difficult for me not only because of Zhao Ziyun, but also because of my older sisters.”
"Although they are not in school, they can easily influence things within the school."
"Because the older brothers and sisters of those guys at school have a very good relationship with my sisters who are my adopted sisters."
"With just a few words from them, they can get people at the school to deal with me."
Hearing Zhao Chen's words and recalling his previous situation, Bai Ru finally understood why Zhao Chen, despite having the talent of a top student, chose to hide his achievements.
These members of the Zhao family have really gone too far!
They're all a bunch of brainless idiots.
At this moment, Bai Ru couldn't help but say, "Handsome boy, don't say anything more. You're Yueyue's friend, so you're my friend too!"
"I can't stand seeing my friends being bullied. From now on, I'll protect you!"
"Anyone who dares to bully you, I'll make them suffer!"
Hearing Bai Ru's words, Zhao Chen had no doubt that she could do it.
However, he resolutely refused:
"Sister Bai Ru, there's no need to go to so much trouble. I can handle it myself."
"I ignored them before because I didn't have any power."
"But things are different now."
"If they dare to bully me like they used to, I'll make them regret it!"
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