CHAPTER 283: CHAPTER 283 SHEN CHENG’S SECRET (1)_1

"Bastard," Shangguan You cursed angrily, looking at the dark medicine dregs splattered all over her. Damn it, what was wrong with this prescription? Why could she refine all the other elixirs but not this one? She had to review her medicine-concocting methods.

After a while, Shangguan You managed to refine all the elixirs she knew once more, the scent of medicines filling the air. She popped a Jade Dew Pill directly into her mouth. There were no problems; she could refine any elixir except for the Marrow Cleansing Pill. Was it because her Inner Strength wasn’t enough, or did she need to break through to level 4 before she could concoct the Marrow Cleansing Pill?

With this question in mind, Shangguan You cleaned herself up once more before exiting her space. It was already broad daylight. Zhang Ma had prepared breakfast and set it on the table, while Shangguan Qing and Gui Mo were sitting at the dining table waiting for her.

"Young lady, good morning."

"Youyou, good morning."

"Mm, Brother Qing, Gui Mo, good morning," Shangguan You greeted the two with a smile. They had slept well the previous night, unaffected by the Zhuge Family’s actions.

"Young lady, come eat something before we head to City B First Middle School to process her school transfer. It’s still early, so you can also spend a few more days enjoying yourself here," Shangguan Qing suggested with a smile and a nod. "She has friends here, so she can say goodbye to them and enjoy a few more days."

"Let’s finish everything today and return to Beijing tomorrow. I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up academically," Shangguan You replied, nodding in agreement with her decision.

"Master Qing, Youyou and I are skipping grades directly. With only a few months left, she really needs to catch up on her studies. It’s better to go back sooner," Gui Mo nodded in agreement. It was better to return sooner; the sooner they were back, the farther Han Yachu and Lan Xuan, those two bastards, would be from Youyou.

「City B First Middle School.」

With the start of the new term, all students and teachers had plunged into intensive study, and the campus was quiet. Looking at the familiar playground and surroundings, Shangguan You felt inexplicably wistful.

She had been reborn here, and now she was about to leave, to carve out her new horizon.

"Young lady, let’s go. If we have time in the future, we can come back," Shangguan Qing said, taking her hand while holding the documents and forms in his other, as they headed towards the principal’s office. All the formalities had been completed; they just needed the principal’s signature for her to leave.

Inside the principal’s office, Han Xiao sat with a stern expression at his desk, looking at the student who had caused such a sensation in the school last term. She was about to leave, and frankly, he was somewhat reluctant. An excellent student like her might have been their school’s top scorer in the college entrance exam.

It truly was a pity to see such talent leave. Because of Shangguan You’s high profile last term, she had caused quite a stir in B City. As a result, the number of new students this term had doubled compared to previous years. But the very person responsible for this increase was about to leave, a development Han Xiao, as the principal, found regrettable.

Regardless, setting aside Shangguan You’s status, such an excellent student was someone every school would be eager to retain. But it was precisely because of her status that left him with no grounds to persuade her to stay.

"Shangguan You, our school can provide you with an excellent learning environment. Should you ever wish to return to City B First Middle School, we would welcome you unconditionally at any time," Han Xiao said as he stamped the documents. He looked at Shangguan You. Compared to a month ago, her youthful face had begun to mature, and she exuded a captivating Spiritual Energy that naturally drew people to her.

"Thank you, Principal Han," Shangguan You nodded, expressing her gratitude.

"’After all, you were once students of our school,’ Han Xiao continued, nodding. ’I hope that wherever you go, you will continue to excel. Go and say goodbye to your former classmates. Since you were all schoolmates, it’s only right to bid farewell when parting.’"

"Thank you, Principal."

As Han Xiao watched the trio leave, he breathed a long sigh of relief and then spoke softly towards the lounge within his office.

"They’re leaving tomorrow. If you want to say goodbye, you’d better catch up." As Han Xiao finished speaking, the door to the lounge creaked open, revealing two young faces—it was Han Yachu and Lan Xuan.

"Daddy."

"Principal."

"Alright, go on then. If you don’t go say goodbye now, you won’t get another chance. Remember, not just anyone can get to know people from the Shangguan Family, let alone the Princess. Since you had the chance to get to know her, you should learn from her. Go on, off you go." Han Xiao gestured with his hands, encouraging them to leave. The two exchanged glances, then hurriedly exited the room to chase after the trio. Having heard that Shangguan You was processing her school withdrawal, they had taken leave early to wait there.

"Shangguan You, Gui Mo, Master Qing."

The trio stopped walking when they saw the two youths catching up from behind. Shangguan You’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she looked at the two before her. At this time, they should have been in class. What were they doing here?

"Lan Xuan, Han Yachu," Shangguan You nodded towards them.

Han Yachu then spoke, his voice nonchalant, "It’s not time for class to end yet. Mind if we walk with you? Are you going to Beijing High School?" His lips attempted to curl into a smile, but his cold nature made it look forced and uncomfortable to Shangguan You. Han Yachu looked much handsomer when he wasn’t trying to smile.

"Yes, the young lady is returning to Beijing. Since classes haven’t ended yet, I’ll take a look at where she studied. Let’s go together," Shangguan Qing said with a smile. He had considered these two his friends ever since they chose not to leave and instead actively sought out Youyou. By extension, they were also friends of the Shangguan Family.

"Mm," the two nodded, ignoring Gui Mo’s unfriendly gaze.

The group of five took a leisurely walk around the campus, chatting and passing the time.

"Shangguan You, which university do you plan to attend?" Lan Xuan asked, voicing the question that had been on his mind. They might be parting now, but perhaps they could be together again in half a year.

"Me?" Shangguan You’s brows knitted together. Honestly, she didn’t really want to go to any university. But in this society, a diploma was essential; without one, nothing else mattered. Besides, her father and grandfather would certainly not allow her to skip it.