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A rather leisurely Xiaohua Teacher was sitting with legs crossed high, perched atop the podium of Class Three, Year Two.
…Sigh, exam days are such a blessing—no need to prepare lessons, no need to lecture until your voice gives out.
All you need to do is quietly sit here and watch them take their tests.
But, come to think of it, these days have been going unusually smoothly lately. It’s already been two days since the semester started, and up till now, nothing major has happened in the class at all.
Xiaohua Teacher hummed softly to herself as she hid her phone in the corner of the podium, idly scrolling now and then, only occasionally lifting her head to casually glance at the students.
The students were noisy as ever, never giving her any face, but all that was just old news.
Actually, the main reason her days had been so peaceful was thanks to the person sitting at the very back of the classroom—Miss Wanli!
She didn’t even know why, but after just a single winter break, this Ancestral Mistress had become much more subdued. She hadn’t caused even the tiniest bit of trouble so far.
Could it be, as rumored in the campus forum, that Su Wanli was busy dating instead?
Thinking of this, Liu Xiaohua slapped herself on the forehead.
…No, no, no, really—she was no longer some little rookie. As an educator, how could she believe such scandalous rumors about her students? She almost failed her duty as Class Leader for a moment there.
Besides, as she recalled, the forum had already clarified that Meng Huange seemed to be just some relative of the Fen Family.
That made sense. After all, it was Fen Wang himself who had arranged for Meng Huange to transfer into Class Three, Year Two. How could a proper Principal arrange a love interest to stay by a girl’s side? The idea was just too far-fetched.
Ahem, it’s been a while since she’d checked the forum. It seemed like ages since she’d looked into her students’ current situation.
Back in her own school days, her phone was just as tempting—and thankfully, the Homeroom Teacher wasn’t out patrolling the hallways.
Liu Xiaohua pursed her lips and forced herself into a stern, serious pose, then straightened her back and gazed out over the classroom of Class Three, Year Two.
Heh, the students in the front row were as well-behaved as ever. Each one had their head down, working diligently on their essays, and quite a few had already put down their pens, their faces showing hints of exhaustion.
Liu Xiaohua nodded to them with a gentle smile.
As for those in the back row, especially those three mothers of mischief led by Liu Shizhen, no one knew when they’d already collapsed on their desks, chatting away. Still, that was better than arguing and attracting the Homeroom Teacher’s attention.
Hmm, as for the group in the middle…they seemed to be up to something, making little suspicious moves.
Xiaohua Teacher gave a quiet cough, her gaze briefly growing cold as she swept it across the room, then tapped the podium lightly with her pointer.
Actually, she didn’t mind them glancing at their books. Even if they cheated, it wouldn’t help their scores much; the class average wouldn’t improve just because a few peeked. But as a responsible teacher, Liu Xiaohua decided to give them a serious warning anyway.
And then there was the new transfer student, Meng Huange.
As expected of someone personally selected by the Fen Family, she was tall, had a great temperament, and of course, her grades didn’t require any extra concern—she’d been quietly checking her test paper for the past hour already.
If she could really get first place in the year, that would be wonderful. When others started to sneer and mock, she would finally have something to retort with.
As for the one sitting next to Meng Huange…
Alright, since we’re here, let’s take a look at my legendary little troublemaker Su Wanli…
“Hey, Su—Liu Wan…what?”
Just as Liu Xiaohua’s gaze was searching for Su Wanli’s figure in the classroom, a test paper landed on the podium with a loud smack.
A girl with jet-black hair stood there, her eyebrows tightly furrowed, arms crossed in front of her chest, clearly having something to say.
A sense of foreboding immediately rose in Liu Xiaohua’s heart.
“W-what is it? Liu Wanli, do you need to go to the restroom or something? You don’t have to report, just go ahead…”
“No, I’m here to…”
Su Wanli took a deep breath, glanced back in Meng Huange’s direction, then forced out a few words between clenched teeth.
“Of course, I’m here to hand in my paper.”
Hand in your paper? Does she mean she wants to turn in her test early?
Liu Xiaohua considered for two seconds, then nodded with understanding.
So that’s it—this little ancestor must be bored in the classroom and wants to head out for a bit.
Once she leaves, she probably doesn’t plan to come back anytime soon.
She hummed twice, then smiled as she placed Su Wanli’s paper to one side of the podium.
“Alright, Su Wanli, I’ve received your test. If you want to leave, go ahead, but don’t forget to come back for your math exam later.”
“Okay.”
The black-haired girl mumbled a reply, then strode straight out of the classroom, pushing open the door.
Ah, Su Wanli is still Su Wanli. She simply can’t sit quietly in the classroom. Hopefully, she doesn’t cause any serious trouble after heading out.
Still, with everyone taking exams, even if she randomly picks a lucky victim for a fight, she shouldn’t be able to find a target, right?
Watching Su Wanli’s retreating figure, Liu Xiaohua yawned quietly, stretched a little, and continued her leisurely supervision for the day.
At this moment, Xiaohua Teacher had no idea—letting Su Wanli leave the classroom now would be the last happy decision she would make for weeks to come.
Fine, fine, fine. If I don’t want to touch Meng Huange, then I have to pick out fifty others, right?
Su Wanli clenched her teeth in annoyance and strode out of the classroom.
Don’t talk about ‘sweeping away all the obstacles for Meng Huange to win first in the school.’ Even for the opening exam, I have to deal with a bunch of extras?
Clearly, it’s this damn System that’s messing with me!
[You misunderstand, Host. The System would never deliberately make things difficult for you. I am merely following your instructions and refreshing your mission list. Which specific tasks to complete is always your decision.]
The System’s electronic voice sounded as emotionless as ever, but Su Wanli could somehow sense a faint trace of gloating from it.
[If you don’t wish to change, you can still turn back now and point at Meng Huange. It’s not too late.]
Once the arrow leaves the bow, there’s no turning back! I’ve already walked out of the classroom—do you expect me to turn around now?
Su Wanli snorted, then looked through the window of Class Three, Year Two, glancing back into the classroom.
The students were all minding their own business—some working on their test, some napping, and most didn’t react at all to Su Wanli’s early submission. Only Meng Huange looked up from her test, and their eyes met through the classroom window.
Then, the corners of Meng Huange’s mouth seemed to curl with a hint of knowing mockery.
…Fine, fine, I get it. Even Meng Huange thinks I can’t stand staying in the classroom, right?
Tch, this white-eyed wolf—if it wasn’t for letting her have a proper exam, would I bother going through all this trouble, running out here to deal with a bunch of side characters…
Su Wanli bared her teeth in a silent snarl at Meng Huange, then turned away and headed down the corridor toward the nearest empty classroom.
Alright, since I can’t vent my anger on the heroine, I’ll just have to find some softer targets to crush.
Come on, you exam-cheating bad students, prepare to meet your number one winter disaster—legendary villainess Su Wanli!
Wait, that’s not right. If anything, I’m the Justice Bringer here…