Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge

Chapter 375 College Entrance Exam(4)_1

During this period, Shangguan You was immersed in intensive revision. Meanwhile, Shangguan Qing, Yu Zifeng, Gui Jun, and Zhang Yuchen were leaving early and returning late, as if on some mission. Shangguan Hao had returned to his military post, and Shangguan Zhi, along with Shangguan Yu, were also so busy they were hardly seen. Even Liu Ruoling was in a hurry. Amidst everyone’s hurried preparations, the first day of the Gaokao arrived.Shangguan You emerged from her space, refreshed and energetic. She changed into comfortable clothes. As she stepped out of her room, she saw Shangguan Zhi and even Shangguan Hao, who was usually too busy to be seen, sitting at the dining table with smiles, looking at her.

"Girl, don’t be nervous. Just perform at your normal level, and that will be fine," Shangguan Hao said, patting Shangguan You’s hair. He encouraged her like any ordinary parent, and although Shangguan You didn’t need it, he felt he had to say it.

"That’s right, girl. Today, your Eldest Uncle and Aunt specifically took leave for you. We’ll be waiting at the school gate for you all to come out," Liu Ruoling said with a smile, handing her an egg and some milk.

"Girl, my happiness is all on you," Shangguan Qing said with a faint smile. If one looked closely, they could see the light dark circles under his eyes; it seemed he hadn’t slept well for several days.

"You, my dear granddaughter, Grandpa is counting on you to make us proud. Don’t you dare disappoint me, alright? One day, our girl will go off to study at Cambridge!" Shangguan Zhi joked. Though he spoke lightly, his words made Shangguan You anxious. Cambridge? Does Grandpa want me to study abroad?

"Daddy, all of you, please don’t worry. I definitely won’t disappoint you," Shangguan You said with a smile, tugging Shangguan Hao’s arm. "The sun is strong outside, so just wait at home for my good news. If you all stand out in the hot sun waiting for me, I’ll feel uneasy."

"No. I hardly spend time with my child normally, so today I want to be a qualified father. Let’s go, Daddy will take you," Shangguan Hao firmly refused.

The others also insisted on accompanying her. Shangguan You’s attempts at persuasion proved ineffective, so she simply fell silent, allowing her entire family, young and old, to escort her to the Gaokao venue. They would wait there under the blazing sun for her to finish her exam.

In my previous life, the family driver took me to the Gaokao. Grandpa was very busy back then, and I did everything alone. In this life, having my dearest relatives by my side, even though I felt for them enduring the heat, my heart was filled with happiness and joy.

Like every year during the Gaokao, countless anxious parents waited outside the examination halls. Shangguan Hao also subdued his usual imposing aura, waiting anxiously just like any other parent. The Yu Jiayongs were also waiting anxiously outside the exam hall.

In the days prior to the Gaokao, both the Shangguan and Yu families had called off their original bet. Regardless of who won or lost this time, neither family would require the other’s son to marry into their household. Both Shangguan Qing and Yu Zifeng breathed a long sigh of relief. Consequently, Shangguan You and Yu Zijin could perform at their best and achieve the highest scores they were capable of. Previous arrangements had also been canceled, and various plans abandoned. Gui Mo and Gui Luo were at different exam halls.

Inside the exam hall, Shangguan You and Yu Zijin exchanged smiles before sitting in their respective seats. Li Meisu’s seat was to Shangguan You’s right.

Noticing Li Meisu’s hostile gaze, Shangguan You merely smiled faintly and ignored her. Sometimes, I don’t want to stoop to their level, but if they’re determined to seek their own ruin by provoking me time and again, then they can’t blame me for what happens.

"Shangguan You, your family kicked out our cousin, leaving her homeless! Even Grandma Shangguan doesn’t want to see her anymore! We’ll remember this grudge. Don’t be smug. When my aunt comes back, she’ll deal with you all. Hmph!" Li Meisu said coldly, staring at Shangguan You.

"As long as Aunt Li can return safely, I’ll be waiting for that day," Shangguan You retorted with a cold laugh. Li Wanying is in Zhuge Feng’s clutches; the likelihood of her returning safely is slim. However, if she truly could return safely, I believe no one would be happier than I am.

"Hmph, don’t get cocky. We’ll just wait and see," Li Meisu snickered. As the proctor walked in, she shot Shangguan You a final, hateful glare.

Shangguan You automatically ignored the taunt. Looking at the questions on the paper, a faint smile touched her lips. She quickly scanned all the questions. While other students were already scribbling furiously, she took her time reviewing them. Fifteen minutes later, she finally picked up her pen and began to write swiftly.

An hour later, Shangguan You was the first to hand in her paper. This content is child’s play for me. As soon as I see a question, the exact answer—which book, page, and even its position on the page—automatically appears in my mind. The Gaokao poses no difficulty for me at all. Perhaps when I get to university, I should consider skipping a grade straight away.

The first day of the Gaokao went exceptionally smoothly. Although Li Meisu had provoked her, she had only used words and taken no action. However, the exam on the following morning took an unusual turn.

As was her habit, Shangguan You first browsed through all the questions. Just as she was about to start writing, THUD! A crumpled piece of paper flew through the air and landed directly on her desk. The sudden sound shattered the silence of the exam hall, and all eyes turned to Shangguan You. One of the proctors, his face grim, immediately walked towards her.

The proctor picked up the note from her desk without opening it, his expression unfriendly as he looked at Shangguan You.

"Teacher, someone is cheating!" Li Meisu exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with malicious delight as she gloated at Shangguan You’s predicament. Stirred up by Li Meisu, other students began to join the commotion.

"Quiet!" the proctor banged on a desk, silencing everyone. A slight smirk touched Shangguan You’s lips. How shameless! A piece of paper flies out of nowhere, and without even looking at it, they accuse me of cheating? What kind of farce is this?

"Student Shangguan You, please come with us. Everyone else, continue with your exam. No talking!" one of the proctors said. He glanced at Shangguan You, gesturing for her to put down her exam paper and step outside with them. They needed to clarify the situation before deciding whether she could continue the exam.