CHAPTER 69: CHAPTER 60: SEEING TANG HANYAN AGAIN_2

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Sui Yi did indeed see several books on the table, all quite thick, covering various aspects of the knowledge about cultural relics and antiques.

She glanced at them and smiled, now finding these books rather interesting...

It would be nice to look at them and learn.

Having packed everything up, she slung the large backpack over her shoulder and went downstairs, just in time to see people leaving The Gate, saying goodbye to Elder Tang. Hearing her footsteps, they looked up.

Their gaze turned to Sui Yi, their eyes were beautiful, smiling.

But imbued with an indescribable meaning.

Sui Yi didn’t delve deeper, going down, she greeted, "Aunt Tang..."

Tang Hanyan smiled at her, her warmth was just right, "Have you eaten?"

This friendly and gentle demeanor really puzzled Sui Yi; she had thought the other party would disdain her background.

Of course, she believed that such a graceful person would not stoop to show such emotions as disdain.

Sui Yi faintly replied that she had, and Tang Hanyan nodded, then said goodbye to Elder Tang one more time. Elder Tang was neither warm nor cold and didn’t see her out. It was actually Sui Yi who stepped forward to walk her a few paces and watched her get into the car.

As she opened the car door, Tang Hanyan turned to look at Sui Yi, and although Sui Yi didn’t understand why, she stood there calmly, allowing herself to be scrutinized. After a moment, Tang Hanyan said, "You seem quite slim, but you must be strong..."

Sui Yi looked natural, "Maybe I eat too much."

"Heh, not many girls would admit that about themselves."

With a smile, Tang Hanyan closed the car door, paused, and then, peering out the window, said to Sui Yi, "You might have already noticed, from a mother’s standpoint, I am actually not keen on you forming a close relationship with Qing Wu, because your background and people are not simple, somewhat complex. However, Qing Wu is insistent, and I think, my daughter’s judgment can’t be wrong, so in this matter, I won’t interfere anymore. However, I fear that because of me, you may distance yourself from Qing Wu, which would be regrettable."

It wasn’t that she looked down upon Sui Yi for being an orphan without family heritage; she just knew that Sui Yi had been navigating the circles of Elder Tang and Elder Lin all these years... with ease.

Such ability and character were certainly not naive, and although she didn’t yet know what kind of influence Sui Yi might have on Yhan Qingwu, she didn’t dare to take the risk.

"Auntie is very direct," said Sui Yi after listening, closing her eyes briefly, her voice somewhat subdued.

"Because you are mature, there’s no need to beat around the bush when talking to you."

Sui Yi didn’t dislike Tang Hanyan’s confidence; perhaps in some ways, they were similar. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Regarding myself, for things that have not yet happened, I can’t guarantee anything, I can only try to avoid them. As long as I am in school, in front of Yhan Qingwu, I will always be her classmate, her friend. As for Auntie’s attitude toward me..."

Tang Hanyan saw a fleeting shadow in Sui Yi’s beautiful, ethereal eyes and heard her say, "It’s actually not important."

So, was I just being presumptuous?

Tang Hanyan was momentarily at a loss for words, then saw Sui Yi laugh lightly, turn, and leave.

It took a while before Tang Hanyan finally closed the window, laughing, "Quite the character, that Sui Yi!"

She had realized that what Sui Yi meant was... she and Yhan Qingwu were only classmates for now.

Not that close yet.

Ha! Was I really just being presumptuous?

For the first time, Tang Hanyan, who always unsettled others, was put in her place by a girl she thought she could easily handle.

Quite an intriguing experience.

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Second High School has been quite noisy recently. Firstly, the scandal involving the vice principal attracted the attention of the media from the entire town and even Jiangnan City. Secondly, the principal was getting old, and his health had recently taken a turn for the worse due to a cold, which meant both the principal and the vice principal might have to leave Second High School. This necessitated a reshuffle of their respective followers.

However, such "official" matters were not yet the concern of students. Recently, the students of Second High School got a taste of what it was like to be celebrities. As soon as they stepped out and people heard they were from Second High School, they were immediately asked about the vice principal’s case—whether he was really caught? If it was a girl being asked, even better, they’d be asked... did the vice principal ever harass you? No? Hey, if even such a lecherous old man didn’t fancy you, how unfortunate must you be...

This just goes to show, Sui Yi, who almost fell victim to Han Tianshou, must be quite beautiful, and this too spread her fame far and wide...

The most gossipy people in the world are not the media, but students.

On Monday morning, as Sui Yi biked to school, she felt what it meant to be the center of attention.

At a stoplight, when the bus halted, a group of students from another school peered out the window, someone shouted, "Hey, are you Sui Yi from Second High School?"

Sui Yi turned her head and glanced at their uniform—Third High School?

Her gaze swept over their faces, which contained smug smiles, then she turned away and left.

"Wow, so arrogant!"

"Exactly!"

"What’s with the attitude!"

"Go on, what nonsense are you talking! She’s not someone to mess with," reminded a student from Second High School.

The other students were unconvinced.

It’s just a girl, and word is her family isn’t well off and her grades aren’t good either, what’s there to be afraid of!

After all, students who are aware of the undercurrents are in the minority; most are still innocently living in their own worlds.

By the time Sui Yi returned to her classroom, she had already hung up on the call from Lin Quan.

Previously, Elder Tang had mentioned that Lin Quan had been reinstated, and moreover, tasked with a heavy responsibility—to head the investigation of Han Tianshou’s case. However, the corruption case was still under the investigation team from higher up...

It seemed as if the dust had finally settled. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)