Chapter 397

Jiang Liangjin said nonchalantly, "You're welcome."

Gu Xingnan replied: "Don't mention it."

Yu Ci brimming with confidence: "You'll definitely pass! Still, you guys are smart, not just going next door to try your luck."

The exam questions at neighboring Nanfeng Gaozhong have always been tricky, leaning academic and emphasizing thinking expansion; he doesn't know if he can pass.

During this vacation, Gu Xingnan brought him to cram a lot, focusing mainly on questions often given by Teacher Lan Lin and the director of academic affairs, combined with joint exam questions.

A classmate nearby didn't quite understand, asking, "What, not going directly there?"

Jiang Liangjin raised his eyebrows, he could take the exam anywhere casually, "You all keep it up."

Gu Xingnan certainly wouldn't pour cold water: "Keep going, you'll definitely pass."

Mu Youyu also encouraged: "Right, A Ci, keep it up."

The principal's speech on stage continued, much like in previous years: first praising top-ranked students of each cohort, then mentioning scholarships, and then bringing up these investors...

When mentioning the Jiang Consortium, he deliberately gestured toward Jiang Su of the Jiang Consortium.

Jiang Su wore a proper smile, glanced down at the audience, his gaze lingering momentarily on Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin.

Mu Youyu met his gaze and politely curled her lips.

The smile in Jiang Su's eyes deepened a fraction, then he quickly withdrew his gaze, resuming his magnate-like demeanor.

The people below vaguely understood something.

"Is Director Jiang here specifically to see his son and his future daughter-in-law?"

"Wow, so the richest person really looks like this."

"In person he's even more imposing than in financial magazines; his presence is strong."

"Many of them are uncles I saw when I was little; it feels like they're all looking at me, which is kinda embarrassing."

"……"

The principal on stage finally finished his long speech, and applause broke out.

Mu Youyu joined in the applause.

Next came the speeches of several investors, with Jiang Su as their representative, the last to go on stage.

He held his manuscript, spoke of his hopes for the school's development, urged students to study diligently, his brief remarks ended, earning a round of applause.

Mu Youyu tilted her head: "Uncle's speech was really short."

"Maybe he was afraid we'd get tired sitting." Jiang Liangjin responded, secretly sighing that Jiang Su was putting on an act.

Each to their own…… This guy can talk for two hours in meetings usually, but today he indeed gave face.

The leadership inspection ended, and each class exited in order.

Mu Youyu followed the crowd out of the auditorium, and Jiang Su sent a message: 【Ah You, want to have lunch together?】

She quickly replied: 【Sure, Jiang Uncle, wait till I finish the exam】

Jiang Liangjin glanced at her screen: "Did Dad set up a meal?"

"Yes, let's have lunch together." She slipped her phone back into her pocket, looked up, and saw homeroom teacher Liu Yunmi not far away waving at them, reminding them to go over.

Yu Ci immediately perked up, patted Gu Xingnan, eager to try: "Come on, the time to prove ourselves has arrived."

Jiang Liangjin reached out and took Mu Youyu's wrist: "Come on, let's go to the office."

"Okay!"

While Yu Ci hadn't reacted yet, Gu Xingnan quickly grabbed his wrist: "Let's go too."

The four had just reached the office door when they heard Liu Yunmi and other directors of academic affairs speaking inside, the topic happening to revolve around them.

"Mu Youyu, Jiang Liangjin, Yu Ci, Gu Xingnan—these four are sure to pass, but… I heard Jiang Liangjin might not plan to stay at Lan Lin?"

Inside the office, Liu Yunmi heard this and jumped in surprise, tone astonished: "What? I haven't heard anything about it."

"You don't know?"

"Not just him; Mu Youyu also intends to transfer to Nanfeng, saying her family wants her to go."

"Nanfeng? The neighboring school is trying to boost its admission rate again?" The director of academic affairs felt a sour pang in his chest.

"Well, fine; the elders arranged it directly, we can't stop them. As long as they pass the test, we'll have to approve the paperwork here."

"Liu Yunmi:! She said these few didn't come to her beforehand for a test; turns out they planned to 'fly away to great heights'."

At the door, Yu Ci tugged Gu Xingnan on his left and Jiang Liangjin on his right: "I shouldn't have been so overconfident; will we have to answer on the spot later?"

Gu Xingnan patiently soothed: "Don't worry, it's just doing the questions."

Jiang Liangjin pulled his hand away, moved closer to Mu Youyu: "Don't overthink it, it's only a written test, the materials are all filled out."

After a full minute, Yu Ci finally steeled himself, no longer wanting to linger at the door: "Alright, alright, believe in yourself, believe in us."

Seeing him calm down, Mu Youyu asked: "Ready now? Then I'll knock."

The three showed the same expression, and she raised her hand to knock on the door.

"Come in."

The four entered one after another.

Seeing them, Liu Yunmi's surprise quickly faded, replaced by her usual demeanor: "Perfect, you four are here; the papers are ready, placed in the empty classroom next door."

"Chinese, math, and foreign language each 150 points, comprehensive 300 points; four papers taken consecutively, we'll grade them on the spot and release the scores soon."

Upon hearing it was really just a written exam, Yu Ci straightened his back considerably.

Jiang Liangjin spoke lightly and politely: "Thank you for the trouble, teacher."

"Not troublesome," Liu Yunmi waved her hand, her gaze returning to Mu Youyu, her tone gaining a layer of concern: "Are you fully recovered? Don't rush while doing the questions; there's plenty of time; if you feel unwell, just say so right away, no need to tough it out."

Mu Youyu replied: "Thank you, Teacher Liu; I'm completely fine, no problem."

The director of academic affairs stood to the side, watching these four outstanding students, feeling great regret.

He thought they just wanted to skip a grade and graduate early! He didn't expect they intended to skip directly to Nanfeng to study senior year.

This is a batch of top students that Lan Lin can proudly show off—high IQ and outstanding family background—and now, in the blink of an eye, they're about to be poached by Nan Feng; to say I'm not heartbroken would be false.

But the other side was directly arranged by the Mu Family, while the Jiang Family nodded in assent, and the Gu and Yu Families also agreed, so he had no position to block it at all and could only watch helplessly.

"Go on, I've had someone open the classroom door early for ventilation, and the air conditioning is on—focus on the exam." Liu Yunmi's tone carried a hint of reluctance.

Mu Youyu was the student she liked at first sight, and now she hasn't done anything that violates school rules, and she's also worry-free.

She still hopes the best for them, without saying much.

The four turned around in response, and just as they stepped out of the office, Yu Ci couldn't help but lower his voice excitedly: "It's set! I feel we'll definitely pass in one go!"

Gu Xingnan quickly filled in several math formulas he tends to forget, saying, "Read the questions carefully."

"I know, I know!" Yu Ci had already memorized them, reciting them in his dreams; he agreed wholeheartedly, his steps light as if he might float away.

Mu Youyu smiled, and together with Jiang Liangjin entered the empty classroom; the four each chose a corner seat and sat down, and the exam began.