“… So, even though everyone’s family situation is fairly decent, it’s still important to prepare for the future in advance, making education our strongest backing. This is the main reason your parents sent you all to Baiying Academy.”
In the middle of the speech, Xiaohua Teacher abruptly inserted a story about “a child from a declining family who revitalized the family business through knowledge gained in university.”
She lightly bit her lip twice on the Lecture Platform, took a sip of water to moisten her throat, and continued—
“Speaking of which, tomorrow is the day of the Opening Exam. How is everyone preparing? After all, it’s just the Opening Exam, so it shouldn’t be too difficult. If you review your textbooks a bit more during tonight’s evening self-study class, I’m sure you can improve your scores. Everyone got that, right?”
“Got it—”
“Got it—”
Except for a few students in the front rows who sporadically responded to the class monitor, most of the students either chatted separately or, like Su Wanli, lazily lay on the desktop waiting for class to end.
Finish already, hurry up and finish. Today has been long enough. Honestly, it’s probably the longest day in my entire life…
“Tomorrow’s exam schedule is the same as usual: Chinese and Math in the morning, and English in the afternoon. I hope everyone takes it seriously. No cheating or plagiarism.”
Seeing the students’ apathetic expressions, Xiaohua Teacher lost the enthusiasm to continue lecturing. She turned around and wrote down tomorrow’s exam times on the blackboard, then faced the students and said—
“That’s all I have to say. There’s still a little time before class ends, so don’t make too much noise. Once the dismissal bell rings, everyone can do whatever they want. I still have some matters to attend to, so I’m leaving first.”
Throwing out an offhand, non-committal remark, Liu Xiaohua gathered her teaching materials and phone from the Lecture Platform and headed toward the Classroom door.
For some reason, before leaving, she deliberately glanced at Su Wanli twice, her expression rather complicated.
Huh? What’s that supposed to mean? Does she suspect I’ll cheat during the exam?
… A petty mind suspects noble intentions.
Su Wanli smirked slightly at the teacher by the door, then yawned and buried her head in her arms, using her peripheral vision to glance at Meng Wange quietly taking notes beside her.
“—Once the class meeting ends, could you spare me some time and take me somewhere?”
… So, where exactly does Meng Wange want to take herself?
Since the range is limited to the school, it should only be the Cafeteria, Playground, or some other Teaching Building, right?
Moreover, she even added the line, “to get familiar with the campus environment”…
Ah, could it be that Meng Wange is coming back at noon because she got lost in school while trying to find a place to wash her clothes?
No wonder she disappeared for nearly two hours after leaving the Equipment Room. It turns out she didn’t know how to return to the Classroom. Knowing Meng Wange’s personality, who’s not keen on asking for help, she probably spent half a day just looking for the way back.
Thinking this, Su Wanli’s gaze toward Meng Wange grew increasingly amused.
Hmph, I didn’t expect the all-around shining heroine to actually be a hopeless directionally challenged.
Suddenly, the image of Meng Wange in her mind became much cuter.
Fine, to avoid this two-hour disappearance situation happening again, I’ll just spend some time and personally show her around.
System, pull up the campus map for me. I’d better memorize it before class ends to avoid losing face in front of Meng Wange later.
[Host wants to redeem Baiying Academy’s map using Villainess Points? By the way, today’s mission points have not yet been settled, and your current points are zero. However, due to your excellent performance, the System can allow you to redeem on credit, as long as you repay at a 1:3 ratio later.]
… Ugh, just redeem it already. I don’t want it anymore.
Su Wanli rolled her eyes silently at the blank ceiling, then rested her head on the desk, preparing to take another short nap.
But after a moment of thought, she sighed and opened the Notebook beside her.
Since I’m still at school, I might as well take a quick look at it. I was too tired earlier today; once I get home, I’ll just crash and have no energy to waste on studying.
Hmm, how did this step lead to the next one? I still had some impression during self-study…
My head hurts. Never mind, I’ll just keep sleeping.
Just as Su Wanli pressed the Notebook under her arm and was about to close her eyes, the long-awaited dismissal bell finally rang right beside her ears.
Amid the noisy chatter, Meng Wange, who had long finished packing, slung her white canvas Schoolbag over her shoulder, smiled at Su Wanli, and stretched out her hand—
“Miss Wanli, shall we go?”
Originally, Su Wanli had planned to tell her not to make a fuss, but after cautiously surveying the surroundings, she realized the students of Class Three, Year Two silently ignored Meng Wange’s actions, with hardly anyone daring to glance back even once.
It seems Meng Wange’s speech during self-study class had some effect. At least they no longer dared to openly gossip in front of her.
Besides, it’s common knowledge that Meng Wange and I both live in Su Residence, so going to and from school together is normal. There’s really no need to hide or be secretive.
Su Wanli sighed, stuffed the Notebook Meng Wange had prepared into her Schoolbag, nodded to her, and strode out of the Classroom.
She remembered seeing a campus map somewhere, probably near the entrance on the first floor of the Teaching Building.
Better go take a look early, so I don’t get scolded later by Meng Wange for knowing less about the campus than her after all this time.
Although Su Wanli’s strides were already quite long, Meng Wange didn’t care about appearances at all. She jogged after her and casually took over Su Wanli’s Schoolbag.
“Miss Wanli, don’t rush. It won’t take too long. I’ve already contacted the driver in advance; he’ll be waiting for us.”
Meng Wange smiled at Su Wanli and confidently walked ahead.
Wait, Baiying Academy covers a total of 120,000 square meters. Even if we just tour a third of it, that’d take nearly half an hour. How can she say it won’t take too long…
If it gets really bad, I’ll have to ask the System to lend me points on credit. What if Meng Wange asks about some place I don’t know? Then I’d be in trouble…
But why are her steps so fast? She doesn’t look like she’s lost at all.
Su Wanli tilted her head, puzzled, but quickly followed, keeping about two paces behind Meng Wange.
… It’s fine not to lead the way myself; it’s a leisure day. But didn’t Meng Wange say she wanted me to accompany her to get familiar with the school?
Besides, this route feels oddly familiar. The System seemed to have guided me this way before…
Before Su Wanli could think much more, Meng Wange briskly led her to a corner of a Teaching Building and slowed down.
Hiss, this secluded little room… the tall walls… and opposite is Baiying Academy’s Playground…
Is Meng Wange taking me to the Playground? But she said…
Stopping at the door of that quiet room, Meng Wange turned and gave Su Wanli a gentle smile—
“We’ve arrived, Miss Wanli.”
… No, it can’t be?
Su Wanli bit her lip and peered inside through the window.
Isn’t this… the Physical Education Equipment Room from this morning!?!