chapter 25
As expected, rumors aren’t trustworthy at all. “Mute,” they said—this mouth could practically roast someone to death.
Yao Dong frowned, his gaze toward Gu Qingning growing complicated.
At that moment, Yi Zhong also arrived.
Gu Qingning grabbed her backpack and got out of the car.
She glanced around, then tossed her yogurt cup into the air. It traced a perfect arc before landing precisely in the trash can.
The clean, effortless motion left many passersby stunned.
“Is that really Gu Qingning? Are you sure?” Yao Dong asked, scrutinizing the girl ahead, elbowing the person next to him.
“It’s definitely her. Just look at her face—that effect can’t be faked,” the boy replied.
“Dong, we better not provoke her,” someone whispered.
“Shut up.” Yao Dong rolled his eyes and walked toward the school gate, carrying his backpack.
Not wearing a school uniform, Gu Qingning was stopped as soon as she reached the entrance.
Especially on Mondays, the discipline director would personally be present.
“You say you’re a student of Class 1-2, but why aren’t you in uniform?” the discipline director asked seriously.
“My uniform was lost. I’ll get a replacement,” Gu Qingning replied calmly. “Gu Qingning of Class 1-2. If you don’t believe me, you can verify with my homeroom teacher.”
Her extreme composure drew many glances, even making the discipline director take a second look.
He took out his phone, opened his contacts, and made a call. “Li Fei, come to the school gate, please.”
Not long after hanging up, a young woman hurried over.
She wore a gray skirt suit, her waist-length curly hair tied in a ponytail, light makeup giving her a simple yet elegant appearance.
Li Fei panted slightly as she asked, “Director, why did you call me?”
“Is this student, Gu Qingning, in your class?” the director asked.
Li Fei paused, then turned. The girl’s delicate face came into view.
Her face lit up with joy as she quickly approached. “Gu Qingning, you’re finally back! Where have you been these past few days?”
Gu Qingning didn’t answer, instead changing the subject. “Teacher Li, may I go in now?”
Meeting her deep black eyes, Li Fei froze, suddenly finding the girl in front of her almost unrecognizable.
This calm and indifferent demeanor was completely different from before.
Suddenly, her expression changed, and she exclaimed in shock, “You… you can talk now?”
Gu Qingning nodded and patiently repeated, “May I go in now?”
Suppressing her doubts, Li Fei turned to the discipline director. “Director, she is indeed a student in our class.”
The director said, “If she’s a student in your class, make sure she’s taken care of. Replace her uniform as soon as possible if it’s lost.”
Li Fei smiled and nodded, then turned to Gu Qingning. “Let’s go.”
Gu Qingning strode forward, leisurely following behind her.
Walking through the school, surrounded by students in uniform, she was the only one in casual clothes.
“Qingning, where have you been these past few days? We were really worried,” Li Fei said gently.
“Go to class first. I’ll report about your uniform so you can get it tomorrow when you come to me,” Li Fei continued.
“No need.” Gu Qingning stopped walking, casually dragging her toes along the fallen leaves on the ground.
“Teacher Li, I have a question I want to ask.”
Li Fei replied, “What question? Ask away.”
“How can one skip a grade?” she asked, as casually as if discussing what to eat for lunch.
The topic of skipping a grade came out of her mouth as if it were the simplest thing in the world.
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