Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 900 - 902: Returning to Old Grounds

After the procedures were completed, Gong Ruini’s focus was no longer on the hot springs. Though she eagerly anticipated soaking in them, work would begin in spring and she wouldn’t be able to enjoy them until the end of the year, so naturally, she wasn’t too concerned. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Also, the end-of-term exams were approaching. Even though Gong Ruini was someone who feared no exam, she still could not afford to slack off.

The main point was that this time, the end-of-term exams wouldn’t be prepared by Fourth Middle School. Instead, there would be a joint school examination.

Having studied in Beijing for so many years, she wasn’t unfamiliar with joint school exams, but she was certain this one was directed at her.

That’s because, according to the intel gathered from Zhao Guangran, it was the principal of First High School who suggested it.

Upon hearing this, Gong Ruini paused for a moment, "He’s still aiming to be the principal?"

Gong Ruini was really curious. Wasn’t it someone else who said some principal would transition?

"Maybe he has some backing." Ever since arriving at Fourth Middle School, Zhao Guangran had been so busy that he didn’t pay attention to his alma mater’s situation.

If it weren’t for this joint school exam, he honestly wouldn’t have investigated, "Apparently, First High School is heavily investing this time."

Heavily investing? What’s the situation? Gong Ruini wasn’t worried about someone knocking her from the top spot; she knew her own capabilities well.

"Are other schools involved?" Gong Ruini wasn’t very interested in the prizes. Her question was merely to see if she could keep proving them wrong.

"How could that be?" Zhao Guangran indicated that Gong Ruini was overthinking it.

"That doesn’t make sense. Isn’t it First High School that initiated the suggestion for the joint exam and then offered substantial rewards? Shouldn’t the joint exam champion take them?" Gong Ruini felt she should petition the school.

"It’s the only way to adhere to the joint exam."

Zhao Guangran thought Gong Ruini was just talking and shouldn’t really bother the principal with such matters.

But when Zhao Guangran saw the school’s announcement, he was stunned.

"I thought I was unreasonable enough, but didn’t expect Ni Zi to be even more so." Zhao Guangran didn’t doubt that Ni Zi could take the top spot.

"Taking first place would definitely annoy those from First High School, yet she wouldn’t let go of the bonuses, truly aiming to offend First High School thoroughly." Zhao Guangran couldn’t understand how this went against Gong Ruini’s usual style of not offending everyone.

Offending people? Annoying people? Gong Ruini chuckled. Since some were persistently courting trouble, she certainly wouldn’t let them off.

Some people can’t be expected to give up voluntarily. They will only abandon hope after being relentlessly hit until they realize there isn’t a shred of hope left.

Zhao Xuran was fully supportive of Gong Ruini’s actions. "Once you’ve embarrassed First High School, you’ll definitely become the most popular person from top to bottom in Fourth Middle School."

The principal of First High School typically overlooked things, offending quite a few people. Such a perfect opportunity for embarrassment wouldn’t be missed.

Come on, she was already very popular in school, no need to reiterate that, "I’ll give it my all and once I get the prize, I’ll treat everyone to a meal."

Amidst diverse, tense emotions among various groups, Gong Ruini remained relaxed, finally ushering in the end-of-term exams.

"Ni Zi, good luck." Standing at the entrance of the examination hall, Gong Ruini took a deep breath; this battle must not have any mistakes.

"You too, let’s strive for the top two." Gong Ruini gently patted Zhao Guangran, indicating there was no need to be so tense.

"Definitely." Zhao Guangran admitted he was quite fond of the second-place prize.

Entering the examination hall, Gong Ruini was startled to see the invigilators. Had she not set off with Zhao Guangran, she would have thought she’d gone to the wrong hall.

Seeing Gong Ruini, the two invigilating teachers felt uneasy. Had those incidents not occurred, Gong Ruini wouldn’t have left.

Thus, their pressure wouldn’t be so intense. Ever since Gong Ruini went to Fourth Middle School, the school leaders were pressured more; more pressure on the leaders meant it would trickle down to the teachers.

Especially with the principal’s special arrangement for this joint exam, solely for his belief that First High School had a few promising candidates who could definitely suppress Gong Ruini.

Although they were unaware of how Gong Ruini’s studies had gone in the past six months, they didn’t think she’d easily be steamrolled.

They acknowledged Gong Ruini was smart, but from a pride and financial standpoint, they honestly hoped she wouldn’t take first place.

"Gong Ruini, this is your examination hall. For this exam, the invigilating teachers are all from other schools." The invigilator couldn’t bring themselves to be harsh with Gong Ruini; teachers naturally favored students with good results.

Changing invigilators? Gong Ruini was a bit surprised, having not heard any mention of it from the teachers yesterday. Was it a sudden suggestion?

Was this a guard against teachers providing her aid? Whoever had such an idea really wasn’t the usual petty-minded.

Though, this was fortunate, sparing First High School teachers from opening a convenient path for those few guys.

No doubt, Gong Ruini also wanted to thoroughly intimidate those annoying people; she hadn’t completely unsettled them last time, so this time she would.

If they were yet to be intimidated, Gong Ruini reckoned there were at least two semesters one could hold joint exams before the college entrance exams.

Gong Ruini greeted the two teachers briefly, sat freely in her spot, and quietly awaited the exam.

Truly calm; the two teachers exchanged a glance, worrying about whether the progression of this matter would leave the principal utterly humiliated.

Whether the principal held any face, as two ordinary teachers, they bore no pressure but what if the blame was placed on these teachers? The duo couldn’t help but deeply worry.

Gong Ruini didn’t concern herself with how these once familiar teachers felt; she solely focused on doing her best answering each question.

The invigilating teachers occasionally walked by Gong Ruini, examining her answers, and could be said to watch in astonishment.

Gong Ruini’s pace in answering wasn’t a joke; her speed was quick, and her answers were correct.

Matters seemed precarious, especially as to be dramatic, someone included an ancient script, intending to cause Gong Ruini to lose marks, yet observing her tackle it as if chewing cabbage showed there was no edge overcoming her.

Sigh, what to do when even the challenging ancient script didn’t stymie her.

Gong Ruini was a bit surprised by the ancient script’s appearance on the exam but wasn’t too taken aback—it posed no difficulty for her, as Hua Miaozhu had taught them ancient prose.

Additionally, the test subject was something Gong Ruini was most confident in. She accepted this unexpected gift nonchalantly.

She foresaw correctly; this must have been prepared by the teachers from First High School to stump her. As for those rivals, they likely thoroughly understood this piece, just waiting for her to slip to widen the score gap.

To this end, Gong Ruini regretted her lack of compliance with related leaders’ intentions, believing she was excessively unruly.