Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 280 - 5: Sisters Slaying Each Other (5)

Li Shuning and the others went to the academy canteen, and the conditions at First Academy were indeed very good.

The canteen was large, with a variety of delicious and abundant food.

Although Jiang Lin had some skills, her cooking was nothing compared to the canteen chef.

Rather than holding back and eating those unpalatable things, it was better to come to the canteen for meals.

In the story, Li Shuning and the others had eaten Jiang Lin’s breakfast for quite a while.

It was also because of the breakfast that their relationship improved, and they felt Jiang Lin was friendly and considerate.

Li Shuning naturally wouldn’t give Jiang Lin the chance to show this.

While eating breakfast, Li Shuning thought to herself that Jiang Lin was just irritating.

It might be better to just move out of the dorm.

At First Academy, boys and girls could live together.

In fact, with the magic doors in the dormitory rooms, once shut, each other’s lives wouldn’t be affected.

However, it seemed that Yuyu got along well with the dormitory people, making Li Shuning somewhat hesitant. It wouldn’t be right to disrupt Yuyu’s life for this, right?

In the days following, Li Shuning and Nie Rou barely spoke to Jiang Lin, whose complexion grew uglier by the day.

Li Shuning initially wanted to apply for a dorm change, but unexpectedly Jiang Lin was even faster.

This day, before Li Shuning and Nie Rou managed to leave, Jiang Lin suddenly said, "Li Shuning, Nie Rou, I have something to tell you."

Li Shuning raised an eyebrow and looked at Jiang Lin.

"I’m planning to change dorms. I have friends at the Yun Qian dormitory who want me to live with them."

Li Shuning inexplicably felt relieved; let her go trouble someone else.

They were currently living in a dorm called Yizhu.

The Yun Qian dormitory was quite far from here.

Li Shuning smiled and said, "That’s great, living with friends means you can look after each other. We have classes, so we’ll be off first."

Nie Rou politely smiled as well and followed Li Shuning out.

Jiang Lin was still somewhat upset, feeling inexplicably discontent towards Li Shuning.

Living here for several days, Li Shuning only stuck with Nie Rou, making Jiang Lin increasingly uncomfortable.

Fortunately, one day she met several nobles, giving her the hope of reclaiming her status someday.

Soon, someone came to help Jiang Lin move her things.

Li Shuning later learned that that day Jiang Lin left to dine with a Viscount.

However, watching the scene wasn’t limited to just Li Shuning and her friends; there was another group.

Among them was a woman who happened to be a Duchess from a neighboring country.

The Duchess had good relations with the Empire, and many nobles gathered around her.

That day, seeing Jiang Lin’s behavior, she admired the young girl greatly.

Considering the Viscount’s infamous reputation, she led her entourage to follow Jiang Lin.

Afterward, Jiang Lin and the group enjoyed a pleasant conversation.

Initially, Jiang Lin hadn’t thought of changing dorms, as making more friends was beneficial.

However, Li Shuning and Nie Rou’s disregard made her feel neglected.

In front of the Duchess, she occasionally expressed that Li Shuning and Nie Rou looked down on her for being a commoner, unwilling to converse.

The Duchess felt sympathy for Jiang Lin and helped arrange the dorm change.

Li Shuning and Jiang Lin were all in the same class.

Li Shuning, Nie Rou, and Yuyu all had excellent grades.

Without deliberate concessions, Jiang Lin didn’t take first place in the first exam.

Li Shuning planned to claim first place at the semester’s end, denying Jiang Lin the scholarship.

Self-reliance and strength, Jiang Lin was a representative of commoner students, yet Li Shuning wouldn’t let her hold such a reputation.

Distance from Jiang Lin was merely the first step; it didn’t mean Li Shuning wouldn’t do anything against her.

After Jiang Lin moved out, no one else moved into Li Shuning’s dorm, making the days rather peaceful.

At semester’s end, Li Shuning was first, Yuyu second, and Jiang Lin third.

The scholarship naturally fell into Li Shuning’s hands.

Li Shuning received the scholarship and smilingly told all classmates she would treat them.

The class cheered throughout.

Only Jiang Lin put on a tearful face.

The Duchess comforted Jiang Lin softly as she embraced her shoulders.

When Li Shuning, Yuyu, and Nie Rou left the classroom, the Duchess brought Jiang Lin along to follow.

Soon, Li Shuning and the others were blocked by them.

Li Shuning looked coldly, "Duke, why are you blocking us? The dinner party is at night."

Jin Jie looked at Li Shuning with some distaste, "Li Shuning, your father is a Duke, your brother an Earl, your family background is prominent, lacking no Demon Crystals, why do you still take Xiaolin’s scholarship? Xiaolin’s family is in hardship, how can you be so cold-hearted?"

Li Shuning looked at Jin Jie, proving anyone siding with Jiang Lin was a fool.

Clearly, this Duchess fell into the trap too.

Listen to what she was saying.

"Jin Jie, you’re just a Duke from a tiny neighboring country. Being civil and calling you Duke, you really took it seriously?" Li Shuning sneered.

Jin Jie’s face alternated between blue and white.

"What’s her relation to me? Why should I pity her and let her have the scholarship? Academies cultivate talent, providing scholarships to foster competition and create a sense of honor. According to your logic, Jin Jie, the academy might as well not exist, simply distribute Demon Crystals to commoners, because isn’t the Empire full of them?"

Jin Jie’s face was flushed red, thinking Li Shuning was excessive, yet unable to retort.

Jiang Lin hung her head even lower, looking utterly pitiable.

Li Shuning sneered, "Senseless, if Duke Jin Jie is so kind-hearted, why not offer some Demon Crystals to Imperial City’s commoners?"

"Jiang Lin lacks the capability to earn the scholarship and expects others to give way; if not, it’s heartless. Now that’s eye-opening."

Having said that, Li Shuning and her friends left.

Many heard their conversation and discussions arose.

Among them were people Jiang Lin had offended.

Soon, the story spread throughout the academy.

Jiang Lin, lacking skill and failing to win the scholarship, stopped the scholarship winners, calling them cold-hearted.

Jiang Lin suddenly became the academy’s laughingstock.

Returning home, Jiang Lin cried bitterly.

Jin Jie continuously comforted her, unaware Jiang Lin had grown resentful towards him. Without Jin Jie dragging her to seek justice, she wouldn’t have become the academy’s laughable spectacle.

Afterwards, Jin Jie still offered some Demon Crystals to Jiang Lin, but Jiang Lin already hated Jin Jie, feeling it was intentionally humiliating her.

After the exams, a month of intensive training would take place.

Through a semester of theoretical study, Li Shuning was quite interested in the training.

The question of magic, whether magic or immortal technique was stronger, lingered.