Chapter 1209: Chapter 815: Calming Incense

"Hello, teacher." x2

"Okay, hello."

"No need to shake the umbrella, it’s fine." Qingbao poked her head out, "Get in the car first, don’t get wet."

Chen Yunyun sat cautiously in the back and scooted inward.

"Thank you, teacher."

Wang Yuhe ducked in, folded her long legs together slantwise, and chirped.

"Thank you, teacher."

"Wow, such heavy rain." Jiang Nian got into the passenger seat and slammed the door, "A good omen, huh."

Qingbao: "...."

"Fasten your seatbelt."

"Oh, oh."

The vehicle slowly started in the rain, Jiang Nian fastened his seatbelt. Looking around, he twisted open a bottle of water.

"Teacher, why not have some snacks in the car?"

Upon hearing this, Qingbao was speechless.

"What do you want?"

"I don’t know, anything would do." Jiang Nian was being a bit demanding, "Can we have some after tomorrow’s science exam?"

Qingbao: "...."

She wanted to say something but hesitated since there were two girls in the back seat. After thinking it over, she decided to let it go, giving Jiang Nian some face.

"Alright, sure."

Chen Yunyun and Wang Yuhe exchanged a glance, looking incredulous. Did Qingbao murder someone and Jiang Nian see it?

How could she put up with this?

If it were the English teacher, Jiang Nian would have been kicked out of the car long ago; there’s no way they would be so easygoing.

Could it be because of the college entrance exam?

The car took a twisty, ingenious route, avoiding congestion, and drove directly into the school.

The downpour fell hard, raindrops splashed white flowers on the black asphalt surface of the parking lot.

With a thud, looking down from above.

The front and rear car doors opened, and umbrellas popped open like mushrooms, spreading apart and gathering in the rain.

Qingbao smoothed her hair and said, "Go eat now, be careful not to soak your shoes on the way."

"Okay." Chen Yunyun nodded.

Wang Yuhe followed, nodding, "Teacher, I wore high-tops, so they won’t get wet no matter how much water I step in."

"Really?" Jiang Nian feigned surprise and then said, "Then I’ll spit some saliva."

"You dare!!!"

"What’s there not to dare, spit spit spit."

"You!!"

The two of them bantered, causing Chen Yunyun to sway as well. Her expression was somewhat helpless, and she could only do her best to keep her umbrella upright.

Seeing this, Qingbao couldn’t help feeling a bit headache.

"Stop messing around, go eat."

"Okay." Jiang Nian sensed that Qingbao was almost at her limit, so he behaved a little better, "Alright, we’re going."

"Mm."

"Goodbye, teacher." Wang Yuhe quickly turned and waved.

Qingbao stood with her umbrella in place, watching the three of them disappear into the rain. The sight soon faded beyond the corner.

"Sigh."

She sighed sadly; the downpour would eventually cease. Students wouldn’t stop; only teachers were left behind.

Maybe, just like what other veteran teachers said.

You’ll get used to it.

But the first batch of students is always different. And luckily, they were the most talented batch.

Destined to make themselves shine too.

....

"Where are you going to eat?"

"Dining hall."

Jiang Nian walked along campus roads with his umbrella, not feeling intimidated, "Let’s go, let’s go, while they’re not back yet."

"When the dining hall gets crowded, the limited dishes will be gone."

Chen Yunyun: "..."

This person just thinks about food, huh?

Fine.

Couldn’t talk about exams, as it might impact their mood, "After lunch, are you going to the classroom for a nap?"

"More or less." Jiang Nian casually said.

With the umbrella slightly lifted, revealing her pretty face, "Then remember not to get wet on your way back."

"Mm."

On the college entrance exam day, the dining hall offered a decent meal. The school distributed meal vouchers, allowing the students to dine for free.

After Wang Yuhe finished getting her food, she sat down and looked around again.

"Seems like there’s not many people?"

"Yeah, considering that lunchtime is quite rushed," Chen Yunyun said, "Eat quickly, then go back to the dorm to rest."

"Oh, alright."

Jiang Nian was already eating, "Didn’t expect to have Steamed Pork Belly today; the dining hall is so considerate."

Eating anything in the last two days carries a risk, but he chose to trust the dining hall; risks lurked outside of it.

Food?

Since when did he mention food?

"Right, they even have bone broth." Wang Yuhe said gleefully, "It’s not the usual pot scrubbing water." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Once filled and quenched, the rain had softened a bit.

Jiang Nian bid farewell to the two girls and glanced at the time. Twelve thirty-five, he strolled back to the lounge.

A classroom where even dogs wouldn’t enter.

Cre-aak... the iron door creaked open, the dormitory was empty. The corridor’s rusty water smell was instantly shut out.

A faint calming incense wafted through the small space.

Jiang Nian approached and noticed a corner. There sat an aromatic burner, equipped with a fireguard.

Glancing at the ash, it seemed it had been burning all day.

"Hmm?"

He squatted down for a closer look, seeing a faux bronze burner. The style looked familiar; Xu Shuang’s handiwork.

Click, he snapped a photo and sent it to Xu Shuang.

"Did you do this?"

A few seconds later, Xu Shuang replied, "Yep, I checked the weather forecast, saw it might rain today."

"So, I casually lit it yesterday afternoon."

Casually?

Jiang Nian fiddled with the burner a bit, then clapped his hands and replied, "Thanks, it smells nice."

This time, Xu Shuang took a minute to respond.

"You’re welcome."

Seeing that, Jiang Nian put away his phone. After washing his hands, he took a Sprite from the fridge and drank it down.

With a beep, the air conditioner switched on.

The cool breeze rushed down, the drink thudded next to the bed table. He rolled onto the bed and tucked himself in.

"Ah~~!"

Jiang Nian lay with open eyes, feeling a refreshing coolness from inside out, closing his eyes with comfort.

Drowsiness gradually crept in.

The phone, already on silent, suddenly lit up. A message popped up, Xu Shuang added another line.

"Good luck with the exam."

Afternoon.

The group gradually gathered at one fifty, arrived at the branch campus at two sixteen, Old Liu urgently handed out the admission tickets.