Quick Transmigration: The Mad Beauty Refuses to Be the Scapegoat!-Chapter 471: Cannon Fodder Stepsister Doesn’t Want to Die (28)
Guo Li mustered the courage and retorted.
"Just worried that you might be the one kicked out."
"Ha... such big talk, bottom of the class and you still dare brag, pathetic!"
At that moment, Jiang Lai came back with her test papers, passed by Hu Yi, stopped, and without changing her expression, took a fountain pen from his pencil case and suddenly stabbed it towards his hand.
This sudden move scared Hu Yi into screaming, hurriedly pulling his hand back, while Jiang Lai continued walking forward nonchalantly, then sat down as if she had done nothing.
Hu Yi’s face turned pale with fear, staring at the pen that had completely pierced the desk, realizing that the pen had just stabbed between his fingers, nearly piercing the back of his hand.
Discontented murmurs erupted from those around.
Hu Yi dared not make a sound anymore, quietly sat in the front, and remained as meek as a quail for three days.
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The three-day final exam ended, followed by a month-long winter break.
The atmosphere in the classroom was relaxed, especially for Qiao Chuweng, who was friendly to everyone because the Qiao Family company annual meeting was in two days. She was going to take the stage as the future successor of the Qiao Family, marking her most successful plan since her rebirth.
Her family’s company was about to go public.
"Jiang Ci, do you want to spend New Year’s with us this year? I’m planning to rent the villa in West City so we can all gather for New Year’s together."
Qiao Chuweng knew Jiang Ci never went home for New Year’s, so spending it with him was a great chance to win him over.
Of course, the best way to win Jiang Ci over was to help eliminate his life troubles.
Currently, Jiang Ci’s biggest trouble should be Jiang Lai.
Out of sight, out of mind, but now they had to see each other every day. No wonder Jiang Ci’s face looked increasingly grim.
"We’ll invite other classmates to join too. Everyone lives nearby, so they can come over after the New Year’s Eve dinner."
Jiang Ci had little reaction to New Year’s. After his mother’s death, he rarely attended New Year’s events, initially locking himself in his room and eventually moving out altogether.
"I’m okay with anything."
Qiao Chuweng smiled.
"That’s great, then we’re all set for New Year."
On the day grades were announced, all teachers and students returned to school. Because the school was renowned in both the province and country, many companies came to donate and sponsor during the New Year, which meant banners from various companies, groups, and high schools with New Year greetings were displayed at the school gate.
Jiang Lai, upon entering the school, could see the noticeable banner from Shen Group among the many, further back was the Qiao Family company’s banner buried in the rest, and finally, at an inconspicuous spot, a banner sent by Jiang Zhen Sheng’s people was displayed.
Considering the size of his company, having the banner displayed was only due to the school’s consideration of him being a student’s parent; smaller organizations wouldn’t even make the donation list.
That day was busier than any other at school because it was both the return day and parent-teacher meeting day. The school entrance was filled with diverse luxury cars, guided orderly in by the school’s security.
Jiang Lai got out of Jiang Zhen Sheng’s Alpha business car, looked at the underground parking lot that stretched as far as the eye could see, and listened to Jiang Zhen Sheng’s sigh.
"The school has such a large parking lot built under it..."
Besides dropping Jiang Lai off at school once, this was Jiang Zhen Sheng’s second time here.
Due to Jiang Ci’s temperament, regardless of the school’s big or small events, he never informed Jiang Zhen Sheng to attend. Even this time, Jiang Zhen Sheng came under the guise of Jiang Lai’s parent’s identity, as Jiang Ci indeed did not notify him.
Upon knowing Jiang Lai and Jiang Ci were in the same class, Jiang Zhen Sheng felt both happy and concerned.
"Dad, I’ll go to the teacher’s office first, you can explore around, then head to Class 1 Science when it’s time."
"Okay, you go ahead."
Though called a parent-teacher meeting, students and parents were entirely separated.
The parent meeting was held in the conference rooms next to the school auditorium—a whole building usually used as student club activity offices, cleared out today for the parent’s meeting.
Students were in the adjacent academic building, while parents were in the conference building, developing independently without interference.
Jiang Zhen Sheng, along with other parents, found the meeting building.
The atmosphere was grand and classy, leaving Jiang Zhen Sheng dazzled.
"Excuse me, where is the parent-teacher meeting for Class 1 Science held?"
The parent asked showed a warm smile on realizing the class.
"Your child is in Class 1 Science? I know, I can take you there."
"That’s too kind, you can just tell me where it is, I’ll find it myself."
"No worries, it’s on the way, my child is in Class 2 Science, right next door."
The other parent, while walking, praised him and asked with a hint of flattery.
"How do you usually educate your child to be so outstanding and able to get into Class 1 Science?"
"Haha, my kids usually self-study, I don’t manage it. Both of my kids are in Class 1, haha..."
Hearing this, the other parent’s envy became more apparent, displaying an even gentler attitude, and immediately proposed exchanging business cards with Jiang Zhen Sheng.
Seeing the card content, Jiang Zhen Sheng’s face broke into a smile too.
"So we’re in the same industry."
The other company was evidently larger and more profitable than his.
For the sake of children, the other parent showed no airs.
"Maybe you could bring your kids to our place someday to play, they could bond and progress together, and we could support each other too, couldn’t we?"
"Yes, yes, progressing together, supporting each other!"
Jiang Zhen Sheng couldn’t have imagined that attending a parent-teacher meeting could lead him to find such a high-quality business partner.
Suddenly, his whole demeanor changed, and upon reaching the entrance of Class 1, he didn’t rush in but enjoyed the club charter displayed on the wall outside.
"Uncle Jiang?"
A voice suddenly came from behind, making Jiang Zhen Sheng turn around, seeing a school-uniformed, outstanding female student standing and greeting him politely with her books in hand.
"Hmm, uh... are you a classmate of our Jiang Lai?"
Qiao Chuweng smiled gently and nodded. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
"Yes, but I recognized you mainly because you are Jiang Ci’s father."
"Oh, do you get along well with our Jiang Ci? So you’re also in Class 1?"
Qiao Chuweng nodded.
"Are you here for Jiang Ci’s parent-teacher meeting? We are actually looking for you."
