This break lasted half an hour.
"Ring ring ring—"
The bell signaling the end of the break rang.
Shen Jianxi opened her eyes and rubbed her temples. This half-hour break had made her feel worse; her head ached faintly.
"Wishing you health and peace—say goodbye to all your troubles, say hello to all your joys, my dear, my dear, happy studying—"
Shen Jianxi: ...My head hurts even more.
Is this break music a bit too cheerful? And they changed "Happy Birthday" to "Happy Studying."
Does anyone genuinely find studying from before dawn until who-knows-what-time in high school happy?
They're devils.
The bell simultaneously woke Yuan Ming, who was still engrossed in his novel. He reluctantly closed his computer, picked up the textbook from his desk, and walked out without looking back, closing the door behind him.
Shen Jianxi sat on her chair, bewildered. Had she been forgotten? Had she, a person this size, been forgotten just like that?!
She silently picked up her schoolbag and slowly walked towards the classroom.
From a distance, she could hear the cacophony of wails and cries from inside the classroom, along with Yuan Ming's faint voice.
"Students—hey, listen to me, Wang Yang, put that stool down!"
"Our class, basketball isn't played in the classroom, put it down quickly, bang! Crash—"
"How many times has the glass been broken this month?! Are you trying to reach the heavens?!"
When Yuan Ming got angry, the classroom instantly fell silent. Compared to the cheerful laughter of other students outside, it was exceptionally quiet.
"So you know to be quiet now?" Yuan Ming's gaze was sharp, sweeping over every student below.
Seeing that they had stopped their antics, he secretly gave himself a thumbs-up; his acting skills were getting better and better.
He cleared his throat lightly and continued, "It's not that I don't let you play, but it has to be in the appropriate place. Is this classroom for you to play basketball in?"
His voice softened considerably.
Giving a blow and then a sweet date was something he had learned from Teacher Xu in his third year of high school.
It was quite effective.
"Ring ring ring—"
After the commotion, the bell for the start of class rang.
Yuan Ming finally remembered what he needed to say.
"Right, we have a new student joining our class today. Let me introduce her." After speaking, he gestured with his hand to his side.
The students' expressions became subtle.
"Little Ming, are you confused? Did you see a ghost?" Yang Yu from the back row started the teasing, and the others burst into laughter.
"Don't be disrespectful, call me Teacher, not Little Ming. You have to believe in science; there are no ghosts. Isn't she right—"
Wait, where is she?
Yuan Ming's face changed. Could there really be a ghost?
That's right, only he and Director Xu had seen her. What if Director Xu had also encountered a ghost?
Good heavens, should he go to a temple to pray this week?
His face grew paler, even turning somewhat white. Shen Jianxi felt that if she didn't speak up soon, this Teacher Yuan would faint from fright.
"Hello, Teacher." A female voice, as melodious as a lark, drew everyone's attention.
After a brief silence, the classroom erupted in heated discussion.
"Where did this sister come from? Is she looking for me?"
"Get lost, look at yourself. She's looking for me."
"Could this be the transfer student for today? Then we're too lucky."
...
These were the reactions of the boys.
"Ahhh! She's so cute, like a doll."
"Her skin is so good; how does she maintain it?"
"I really want to pinch her cheeks; they look so soft."
...
These were the reactions of the girls.
And Yuan Ming's face turned even paler the moment he saw Shen Jianxi. He only relaxed after hearing the students' discussions.
As long as he wasn't the only one who saw her.
A gentle smile spread across his face, and he said with emotion, "This is our transfer student, Shen Jianxi. Everyone, please welcome her with applause."
However, coupled with his still pale face and sweat-drenched forehead, it looked incredibly eerie.
Shen Jianxi silently averted her gaze; she was a little frightening.
Under everyone's earnest gazes, she walked to the podium. As she looked up, she met the eager eyes of the girl in the very front row, right in the center. She felt her face grow a little warm.
She reached up and rubbed her face, relaxed her facial expression, and said softly, "Hello, everyone. My name is Shen Jianxi. It's nice to meet you all."
After speaking, she stood there a little shyly.
77 once again marveled at her acting skills. This delicate and demure image was portrayed with striking realism. Su Dan Novel Network.
Besides 77, one other person was also shocked.
It was Xie Shu, sitting in the last row.
What the hell, is this a split personality?
...
The applause stopped, and Yuan Ming spoke again, "You will sit next to Xu Nuo."
Xu Nuo was the girl in the center of the front row.
Upon hearing the teacher's arrangement, her eyes lit up.
She looked at Shen Jianxi with "tender affection" as she walked from the podium to her side.
"Hello, my name is Xu Nuo. You're really cute." As soon as Shen Jianxi sat down, Xu Nuo eagerly leaned over.
She was like a real-life doll, so small; she adored her.
"Hello, you are too," Shen Jianxi wasn't lying. The girl in front of her had a round face and a pair of almond-shaped eyes that looked lively and beautiful.
Her words made Xu Nuo even more excited. Just as she was about to say something, a piece of chalk landed on the desk. She looked up and saw Teacher Yuan looking at her with "kindness."
"Classmate Xu Nuo, you can talk about it after class!"
That "oh" was quite subtle. It softened the tone while carrying a hint of threat.
As expected, Xu Nuo stuck out her tongue, gave Shen Jianxi an apologetic look, and turned to listen to the lesson attentively.
Seeing her cooperate so well, Yuan Ming nodded with satisfaction, turned around, and continued his vivid lecture.