Chapter 43 Thanks

“Hmph, don’t listen to their nonsense. A junior came to the class just now asking about you,” Chen Tong said with a cold snort.

“A junior?” Su Ming was even more surprised; he didn’t know any female students from lower grades.

“Short hair, quite pretty. Think hard,” Huang Mao and the others said with a laugh.

Just as Su Ming was thinking carefully, a timid voice sounded at the door.

“Um, has Senior Su Ming arrived?”

“Oh, oh, he’s here!” Huang Mao and the others excitedly cheered, as if the junior was looking for them.

Su Ming immediately turned his head to look, only to see a clear-faced girl with bright eyes, short hair, and a blue school uniform, standing gracefully at the door, looking somewhat uneasy at Su Ming and the others.

“It’s you. What do you need me for?” Su Ming instantly remembered who the girl in front of him was. Wasn’t this the girl he saved in front of the female dormitory building that day?

“Hello, Senior. I am Li Menghan from Class 1, Grade 2, Command Department. I specifically came to thank you, Senior.” Li Menghan walked into the classroom and bowed to Su Ming.

“No need to be so polite, that’s what I should do,” Su Ming waved his hand and replied indifferently.

“Senior, this is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it!” Li Menghan picked up a beautifully hand-wrapped box and handed it to Su Ming.

“Wow, oh, take it quickly.”

“Take it!” Huang Mao and the others all cheered.

Seeing so many people cheering, Li Menghan’s fair face turned even redder, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at Su Ming.

“Thank you, I’ll accept it.” Seeing Li Menghan wanting to find a hole to crawl into from all the teasing, Su Ming accepted her thank-you gift.

“Goodbye, Senior!” Li Menghan, seeing that Su Ming had accepted it, immediately said goodbye and then turned and ran out of the classroom.

“Su Ming, open it quickly and see!”

“Yeah, let’s see what the gift is.” Huang Mao and the others excitedly gathered around.

Just then, Tang Yan walked in carrying a cardboard box. Seeing the class in an uproar, he sternly called out.

“What are you doing? What a mess! Everyone, return to your seats.”

Seeing Teacher Tang Yan arrive, Huang Mao and the others all returned to their seats.

Tang Yan carried the box to the podium and said to Mink.

“Mink, hand out all the City Exam admission tickets.”

“Okay!” Mink stepped forward, took the box down, and handed them out one by one.

Everyone looked at the admission tickets they received, and the smiles on their faces instantly disappeared. Everyone’s mood became very nervous.

Tomorrow was the day that would decide their fate.

Teacher Tang Yan cleared his throat and began.

“Students, I’ll briefly go over the important points for tomorrow’s City Exam. First, your examination hall location is marked on your admission ticket. You must go and familiarize yourselves with the location beforehand, so you don’t get lost tomorrow. Also, the exam duration is two days. Tomorrow morning at 8 AM is the comprehensive exam, and the day after tomorrow morning at 8 AM is the elective subject exam. Do not be late; latecomers will not be allowed to enter.”

“Understood!” Everyone replied.

Su Ming glanced at the admission ticket in his hand. He was lucky; he was assigned to his own school.

Teacher Tang Yan’s gaze swept over the students again. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and then said with great emotion.

“All good things must come to an end. After the City Exam, we will go our separate ways. I, as your teacher, have nothing to give you, so I’ll just give you a few final words of advice, hoping they can be of some use when you feel lost in the future. Life is often not smooth sailing; you will often encounter many difficulties. But please remember one thing: apart from life and death, nothing else matters. I hope you can face the City Exam with a calm mind. Do not be nervous, and perform your best.”

“Teacher, the City Exam is a matter of life and death!” Huang Mao couldn’t help but blurt out.

Tang Yan was a little speechless when he heard Huang Mao’s words. Didn’t he know that the City Exam was a matter of life and death? The problem was that he didn’t want everyone to be too nervous.

Over the years, countless people had made mistakes during the exam due to poor psychological resilience.

So he replied helplessly.

“That was just a metaphor. All in all, don’t be too nervous tomorrow, and just do your best so you have no regrets in life. I wish you a bright future and success!”

“Thank you, Teacher, we will definitely succeed!” Mink led the shouting.

Everyone was also greatly encouraged and followed suit, shouting.

“Very good, you’re dismissed!” Tang Yan raised his hand and waved, dismissing everyone.

Everyone got up and left the school, looking for their examination halls.

Tang Yan stood on the podium, silently watching each student leave.

The next morning.

The entire Thirteenth District was under city-wide martial law!

To prepare for the City Exam, all airspace, except for public air routes, was completely restricted.

On the wide streets, there were patrolling guards everywhere. At the same time, there was a volunteer vehicle every few hundred meters, and any candidate with needs could seek their help.

At the same time, the broadcast continuously echoed notifications.

“Dear respected residents, the Thirteenth District has welcomed a new round of the City Exam. During the City Exam period, please keep irrelevant personnel away from schools and refrain from creating high-decibel noise.”

At this moment, on a spacious road, a black suspended sedan with license plate SK6888 was rapidly driving towards Mient Intermediate Academy.

Inside the sedan, Zhang Tai had one foot propped on the back of the front driver’s seat, half-reclining in a carefree manner.

Beside him sat a lady with brown curly hair, fair skin, wearing a valuable gemstone necklace, and a low-cut red dress revealing her charming collarbone. This lady was Zhang Tai’s mother, Zhou Qing.

At this moment, Zhou Qing kept instructing Zhang Tai.

“Son, you must get into Royal Court Academy this time. Your father has already arranged it. As long as you get into Royal Court Academy and graduate successfully, he will use his connections to get you into the Starlight City Guard. Your future will be limitless!”

“Alright, stop bothering me. You nag endlessly every day!” Zhang Tai replied irritably.

“Okay, okay, I won’t say anymore,” Zhou Qing replied with doting affection.

Just then, the car suddenly braked sharply, and Zhang Tai almost fell off the back seat.

He immediately yelled angrily at the driver.

“How are you driving?!”

Zhou Qing also cursed in great frustration.

“Liu Ye, do you not want this job anymore?”

Driver Liu Ye also turned around in fear to explain.

“Madam, Young Master, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to. I couldn’t help it; there’s a patrol car blocking us ahead.”

Zhou Qing then looked forward and found three patrol cars blocking their way. Immediately after, the three patrol cars opened their doors, and groups of guards got out.

“This is truly messed up!” Zhang Tai cursed in frustration, then opened the car door and got out.

“Son, don’t be angry.” Zhou Qing immediately followed, opening her car door and getting out.

At this moment, a dark-skinned middle-aged guard captain with a scar on his face led his subordinates and walked up to them.