บท 5: Chapter 5 Imperial Court Academy
"No problem, I've thought it through. Plus, I can't let this affect the city exam. I'm heading back to rest."
Su Ming replied calmly before standing up and walking towards his room. He needed to rest well, then sort out the subsequent matters.
Su Yuan and Zhao Ning watched Su Ming ascend the stairs, exchanging worried glances.
...
The next day.
Thirteenth District Mient Intermediate School Gate.
A wide, flat concrete area welcomed a black hover car as it arrived and stopped.
Inside the car, Su Ming peered through the window at the stately gate built from blue stone, exhaling softly.
"We're here, son."
Su Yuan turned his head, seemingly hesitant to speak.
"Okay, father."
Su Ming opened the car door and stepped out, walking towards the school.
However, he had barely taken a few steps when he stopped, turned around, and saw the small figure of Su Yuan rubbing his hands, a cautious smile on his face as he followed.
"Father, is there something else?"
Su Ming looked at Su Yuan, puzzled.
"Son, are you sure you're alright? Do you need me to walk you in? I used to always do that."
Su Yuan said cheerfully.
Hearing Su Yuan's words, Su Ming's face twitched slightly.
Damn! This chubby nerd isn't just a homebody, he's even a mama's boy who needs someone to walk him in.
He rubbed his forehead, feeling helpless, and said to Su Yuan.
"No need, Father. I can manage on my own."
"Are you sure?"
Su Yuan still looked very worried, as if his son was going to battle, not school.
"I'm sure, I can manage."
"Okay, okay then. But if anything happens, call me right away, you must call."
Su Yuan instructed, still uneasy.
"Okay!"
Su Ming turned and headed towards the school.
Su Yuan didn't leave; instead, he stood there, watching Su Ming enter the school grounds.
Within the campus, Su Ming navigated towards his classroom building, relying on memory.
Along the way, he surveyed his school.
The school covered a large area, its buildings strategically placed. All paths were paved with smooth concrete, and there was a vast circular track to the far right.
The school overall looked excellent, the only pity being the absence of any real greenery, only artificial plants along the way.
At that moment, some students heading towards the classroom buildings spotted Su Ming and looked surprised, whispering among themselves.
"Isn't that Su Ming who tried to hang himself not long ago?"
"It really is him, back at school so soon."
"Heh, honestly, he should know his place, daring to chase after Lin Chuyu, now he's a joke."
...
Su Ming, of course, noticed the pointing fingers and whispers around him but he simply didn't care, remaining internally undisturbed.
Soon, Su Ming arrived at the classroom door, which was slightly ajar.
Yet before entering, he could already hear the chatter of his classmates.
"Do you think that fatty Su Ming will come back to school?"
"Could he possibly come back? Definitely transferring schools. Seriously, he should take a good look at himself in the mirror with his attitude."
...
Creak~
Su Ming pushed open the slightly ajar classroom door and walked in, instantly quieting the previously buzzing classroom.
Everyone turned their heads to look at Su Ming.
"Damn, this guy actually came to school."
"Stop talking, lest you stir him up again."
...
Many students present stopped their teasing and gossiping, but some still ridiculed with disdainful faces.
"I'm just saying, if he can't handle it mentally, who can he blame!"
"Say a bit less."
...
Facing the many gazes and whispers of his classmates, Su Ming didn't dodge their eyes and naturally walked to his seat and sat down.
For a moment, the students there felt something odd, sensing that Su Ming seemed a bit different than before. But they couldn't quite pinpoint what was different.
At that time, three thin boys dressed in blue and white school uniforms with small tufts of yellow, green, and red hair respectively at their temples approached Su Ming.
Su Ming looked up at the three, his expression unchanging. These three were named Cheng Ran, Wang Chi, and Qin Lei, nicknamed Yellow Hair, Green Hair, and Red Hair.
The three of them were Su Ming's roommates. In Su Ming's memory, their relationship was pretty good. Of course, mainly because the original owner of his body, although a recluse, was quite generous and often shared various snacks with them.
"Bro, you're too awesome. You're now a celebrity in our school for daring to pursue Lin Chuyu."
Yellow Hair said excitedly.
"Really awesome!"
Green Hair and Red Hair gave Su Ming a thumbs up.
"It's nothing, let's not talk about that."
Su Ming didn't really want to continue discussing this matter.
Yellow Hair looked around and then leaned closer to Su Ming's ear, saying earnestly.
"Bro, I've got to tell you something. Your public pursuit of Lin Chuyu has pissed off Mech Class One's 'Emperor' Zhang Tai and Class Leader Li Fubai. They've declared they're going to take care of you, so be careful these days."
Hearing Yellow Hair's words, Su Ming sighed a little. It really was troublesome.
Just then, Tang Yan entered through the back door. Seeing the trio around Su Ming, he spoke sternly.
"Everyone back to your seats!"
Seeing Mr. Tang arrive, the trio hurried back to their seats, and the previously whispering classroom quieted down again.
Tang Yan walked up to Su Ming, asking with concern.
"Su Ming, are you feeling better?"
"I'm fine now!"
Su Ming nodded in response.
"That's good, don't dwell on those matters too much."
Tang Yan patted Su Ming's shoulder reassuringly.
In fact, Mr. Tang truly cared about Su Ming, and for a simple reason. Though Su Ming's grades were mediocre, he had been a very well-behaved student ever since he enrolled and had never caused trouble.
As for that matter, there was really nothing surprising about it. Who doesn't have a crush during puberty? It's just that some can't handle the psychological pressure and can't endure the social embarrassment.
Su Ming nodded in response to Mr. Tang.
Mr. Tang then walked to the podium and spoke seriously to the whole class.
"Something has happened in our class recently, but it's all in the past now. No one is to talk about it anymore. Everyone, focus on the city-wide examination coming up. We only have 30 days left till the exam. Don't think I'm nagging, but this exam is very important and can almost decide your future destiny! I hope you all will give your best, leaving no regrets in your life. If you are fortunate enough to get into Imperial Court Military Academy, our school will be proud of you, and your name will be engraved on the Wall of Honor!"
"Ah, how is it even possible to get accepted."
Students in the classroom murmured among themselves.
Hearing Mr. Tang's words, Su Ming also furrowed his brows, as he had some memories related to the Imperial Court Military Academy.
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