CHAPTER 657: CHAPTER 656: BE MORE PRACTICAL

Just as Shen Qi’s hands were sweating coldly, unsure of what to say next, the large group of middle school classmates she summoned had arrived!

Then everyone saw Teacher Jiang Lijun standing opposite Shen Qi!

Everyone’s face revealed an unmistakable surprise and astonishment. Everyone thought the scene before them was utterly unexpected!

Could this be a special surprise Shen Qi had prepared for everyone?!

But this is just too... too much!

Which student would want to bring a teacher along when going out for fun on the weekend? Even if it’s just a former teacher...

Seeing the former students looking at each other, none daring to step forward first to initiate a conversation, Teacher Jiang had to start talking on his own.

"Aren’t you all surprised to see me? I was also surprised when I learned about the purpose of your gathering!"

"Purpose?" Upon hearing Teacher Jiang’s words, everyone focused on these two words! Then they all realized that the most important target person seemed to be missing from the scene!

"Where is Bai Xue?"

"Yeah, where’s Bai Xue?"

"Why hasn’t she shown up? Could it be she is late?"

"Bai Xue is currently on her way back to Laha Town to take care of her mother in the car!" Teacher Jiang suddenly started laughing as he spoke!

His laugh made all the students who were once dominated by his smile jump inside! They immediately felt—that’s bad!!

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"You all came to visit Bai Xue, right?!"

"Yeah!"

"Exactly!"

"We just came to see a classmate who is in trouble!"

"In that case, let me say a few words first!" Teacher Jiang spoke in a casual and approachable manner.

"Bai Xue asked me to come here! Mainly to explain why she couldn’t make it and to thank you all for caring about her. She appreciates your kindness!"

Shen Qi: "..."

Damn it! How could she forget that Teacher Jiang was still at First High School! Bai Xue had actually invited him out... Now there’s no show to put on!

"Now that you all know the situation with Bai Xue’s family, you can certainly understand how hard it is for her to juggle school and take out a day on the weekend to take care of her mother and younger brother, right?!"

No one spoke.

Teacher Jiang’s smile deepened a bit, then he continued, "A rare weekend! You didn’t stay in your dorms to rest! You didn’t go to the classroom to study hard! You came all the way to First High School to visit a middle school classmate in trouble right before you!"

"This kind of friendship is really precious! This spirit of unity is also worthy of praise! I’m very proud of you! But since everyone has come, let me ask one more question! What form of help do you plan to offer today to Bai Xue, a classmate whose family is in trouble?"

"...What do you mean by that, Teacher Jiang?"

"Who should I ask if you ask me?"

"I feel like something is not quite right..."

"It couldn’t be what I’m thinking, could it!?"

"What did you think of?"

Following that, Teacher Jiang demonstrated by his actions for everyone to understand—what that student had thought of!

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"Shen Qi! Since you, the class president, initiated this gathering! You should explain the specific plans and how much each person is expected to contribute in fees. Honestly, if you all have this spare money, you might as well channel your concern for your classmates into something more practical! I’ll lead by donating a hundred! You all see to it yourselves!"

"This..." If Shen Qi still didn’t understand Teacher Jiang’s intention at this point, she truly would be an idiot!

Even though she got it! She could only pinch her nose and do as Teacher Jiang instructed!

Who made them use the guise of ’visiting Bai Xue’ today...

So next, whenever a student donated money, Teacher Jiang greeted them with his warm and spring-like smile.

Everyone was terror-stricken by his smile!

As soon as they donated, they all quickly found various excuses to flee First High School!

Thus, the gathering ended in discord.

Yet, the fundraising was successfully completed, and not a single student was missed!

When Shen Qi numbly handed over all the donations to Teacher Jiang’s hands with an expressionless face, he finally spoke to her earnestly, "Wisdom needs to be used rightly! In the future, you can become someone useful to society and the country! Take some time to think about it on your own! I’ll be leaving first."

It seemed like just a blink of an eye, and the entrance of First High School was left with only Shen Qi.

Then she aimlessly glanced around and suddenly felt the sensation that ’by some divine arrangement, all scheming was just making bridal clothes for others’...

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Zhen Yu and Han Mingyue hadn’t participated in this farce at all, not even showing their faces!

After her morning jog and breakfast, Zhen Yu secluded herself alone in the music classroom to rush through writing her calligraphy pieces.

As for Han Mingyue, he was busy reviewing his younger brother’s entire middle school curriculum at home.

Only in the evening did the two find time for a dinner together, this time bringing Han Jiaoyang along.

The location was naturally still the Stone Pot Fish Restaurant.

During the meal, Han Mingyue helping Zhen Yu remove fish bones somehow touched a nerve in Han Jiaoyang, causing him to suddenly say, "Brother! Let’s get another fish for takeout later!"

Han Mingyue, surprised, looked up at his brother and after confirming he was serious, asked, "Why?"

"Because dad also really dislikes the fish mom cooks!" blurted Han Jiaoyang, "Get one for him to try!"

"Cough! Cough cough cough..." Zhen Yu burst into laughter upon hearing this and then choked on the spicy broth in her throat...

Han Mingyue quickly poured her a glass of water and said, "Be careful! Why are you always so absent-minded?"

Before Zhen Yu could retort, Han Jiaoyang suddenly added, "Because she’s a cat person!"

"?" Zhen Yu and Han Mingyue turned their heads simultaneously, puzzled, looking at Han Jiaoyang.

"What are you two looking at me for?! Isn’t that the truth?" Han Jiaoyang, feeling questioned, quickly sought support, "Brother, do you remember that little cat our family used to have when we were young?"

Han Mingyue: "...remember."

"Haha! Don’t you think Sister Xiaoyu resembles it? Family members could pet it all they want! If a stranger tried to hold it, it immediately flashed its claws! And sometimes it was so agile, jumping up and down effortlessly! But then it would suddenly fall over, looking so foolish... If only it hadn’t suddenly fallen into the rice cooker..."