novelraw Chapter 376 Why They Came (1)_1
Chapter 376 Why They Came (1)_1
"Teacher, this note isn’t mine, and I still need to take the exam. Why would I go out with you and risk missing exam time? You know the exam period is very short—I don’t have time to waste. Whatever needs to be done can be done right here, and whatever needs to be said can be said right here."Shangguan You’s crisp voice rang out. She knew that if she went out, regardless of what was on the note, by the time she returned, given her family’s connections, who knew what kind of rumors would spread. They might say she used her family’s influence to get away with cheating, and such talk would slowly but surely circulate. There was absolutely no need for her to take such a superfluous step and give certain people the satisfaction. "Shangguan You, this note was found on your desk, so you are suspected of cheating. Therefore—"
"Teacher, you can open the note now, in front of all the students, and see what it says. I have behaved honorably and have a clear conscience, so I’m not afraid of what anyone says," Shangguan You said with a faint smile.
"Teacher, that note flew in from the back! I can testify that Shangguan You didn’t cheat at all," Yu Zijin’s voice rang out.
"Who knows where it came from? If *she* wants to prove her innocence, Teacher, you should open the note in front of all the examinees and let us bear witness. Otherwise, once you’re outside, who knows if certain people won’t use their family connections to smooth things over after cheating? In this world, it’s all about connections," Li Meisu said coolly, her eyes full of smug satisfaction.
The commotion over the note had already alerted the school’s higher-ups. The principal, vice-principal, and the academic dean were streaming towards their classroom. The note in the proctor’s hand was successfully passed to the principal.
"Students, this is the college entrance exam. It concerns the fate of your entire lives. Shouldn’t you focus on the exam first? Other matters can be dealt with after the exam is over," the principal said.
"No! It must be opened in front of us right now! Otherwise, once you’re outside, who wouldn’t give the Shangguan Family some face? How would we know if the note gets switched?" Li Meisu scoffed.
"That’s right, Principal. I also think it’s best to open it now," Shangguan You said coolly, all while continuing to answer her exam questions. Go on, argue. You’ll be crying soon enough. The principal’s expression turned somewhat unsightly. He had originally intended to give the Shangguan Family some face. Whether the accusation was true or false, as long as she was taken out of the classroom, everything could be handled smoothly. But now... "Principal, my conscience is clear, and I fear no slander. Please grant me justice. Otherwise, certain people will never give up and will continue to carelessly toss their own belongings around," Shangguan You sneered.
"Since the student involved and her classmates have requested it, I will open the note now. Regardless of its contents, I hope it will not affect your exam. This is an exam that concerns your entire lives!" the principal said, taking a deep breath before opening the note.
His old face instantly turned a mixture of pale and ashen, and his gaze towards Li Meisu became somewhat hostile. Sensing the principal’s unfriendly glare, the smile on Li Meisu’s face stiffened. The note contains answers. Why is he looking at me like that? It’s not like *I’m* the one cheating.
"Alright, continue with the exam," the principal finally said.
"Principal, you haven’t said what’s on the note! And Shangguan You cheated, yet you’re still letting her stay here? Are you, Principal, also afraid of the Shangguan Family?" Li Meisu asked sarcastically. Why does everyone protect Shangguan You like this? Today, I will destroy her!
"Student Li Meisu, although this is your personal life and the school has no right to interfere, I hope that as a student, you still act like one. To be so wanton at such a young age, and right before the college entrance exams too! It seems I’ll have to find time to make a home visit," the principal said gravely, then with a THUD, he slammed the note onto Li Meisu’s desk.
"My dearest Meisu, the ecstasy of last night, your passion... I’m still savoring it endlessly. Even though we didn’t take any precautions, having a child as beautiful as you wouldn’t be bad at all. This afternoon, the usual place, I’ll be waiting for you. Don’t stand me up! Let’s work hard for our little Meisu. Signed, Love you." Get full chapters from novelhall.com
As the proctor read out the contents of the note, the entire examination hall erupted in laughter. The note had been intended for Li Meisu, but due to an inaccurate throw, it had landed on Shangguan You’s desk instead.
Li Meisu’s face alternated between ashen and pale, her lips pressed tightly together, her expression exceptionally ugly. How could this be? It was clearly supposed to be English content! How did it become this? And I saw that note clearly; there’s no way it could have been switched! How did that damned Hidden Guard bungle this? Failing such a small task and ruining my reputation! How can I face my classmates now?
"Student Li Meisu, this is your private life, and we can’t manage that much. However, this is an examination hall, and this is a school. Please do not affect others, and more importantly, do not let your own things fly around everywhere and falsely accuse innocent people. Fortunately, this is the English exam. Otherwise, based on this note alone, you would be considered cheating, and you would be disqualified from taking the exams," the principal said, his tone somewhat heavy and grave. He then left the examination hall with a group of teachers.
"Quiet! Quiet! Continue the exam! There’s still one hour left!" the proctor said, rapping on the desk to stop the laughter and jeers. The examination hall once again returned to silence.
Li Meisu’s face was a mix of ashen and pale. Feeling the teacher’s contemptuous gaze, her heart grew even more flustered. She had only managed to complete half of the exam questions when time was up.
Li Meisu looked at her half-empty exam paper. I really want to cry. With a sullen expression, she walked out of the examination hall.
Apart from that little incident in the morning, the afternoon exam concluded smoothly. As soon as the exam finished, many students streamed out of the examination hall, immediately tearing their college entrance exam books into shreds and scattering them across the playground.
A gust of wind swept by, sending the tattered paper fragments flying everywhere. Yu Zijin cheered and threw her arms around Shangguan You, exclaiming with relief, "It’s finally over! This godforsaken exam is over! Our oppressive high school careers are finally over!"
"Youyou, let’s go cheer and celebrate! Tonight, we’re not going home until we’re drunk!" Yu Zijin said, pulling Shangguan You. Along with Yu Zifeng and Shangguan Qing, they sped off in a sports car to a KTV to party wildly. Their wretchedly difficult student lives were finally over. From now on, they would no longer have to endure such suffering.