Whether it was because the hot springs were too relaxing, or because her nerves weren’t quite that tense, Gong Ruini ended up sleeping in on the first day of the college entrance exams.

Then, unsurprisingly, she almost arrived late. Of course, in Zhao Xuran’s eyes, with him at the helm, how could they be late,

"No rush, you can’t enter the exam room only thirty minutes after it starts." Zhao Xuran kept reassuring Gong Ruini.

"For you, even if you were an hour late, it’s no problem." His wife breezed through test papers like answering first-grade questions, absolutely effortlessly.

Was he comforting her or showing confidence in her? "The first subject is Chinese, you need to write an essay."

Oh no, Zhao Xuran’s driving was already fast, but after hearing the first subject was Chinese, his speed increased again, almost as if he were flying.

Gong Ruini was quite scared sitting in the car, "No rush, no rush."

Although there was heavy traffic on the road, it was far less congested than in future generations. Gong Ruini couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. If not, it would be hard to drive a car like a racecar.

"It’s alright, stay seated." Zhao Xuran didn’t have time to talk with Gong Ruini, "There’s some buns on the bed, have some."

"And don’t drink the milk, what if you need to use the restroom."

Zhao Xuran was talking about things to note during the exam, but he didn’t know what else to say.

Her usually composed man was nervous, or else why would he say things that would make her even more anxious?

"Ah, why am I saying these things? You’ve been through many exams yourself." Zhao Xuran laughed and was about to speak when he noticed a police tricycle behind them.

"Bad luck." Zhao Xuran didn’t expect traffic police to be out today, "Isn’t this causing trouble?"

Zhao Xuran really wanted to curse, but he could only stop the car.

Before the traffic officer could ask, "I have an exam candidate in the car, we’re late today."

Gong Ruini timely handed her examination permit to Zhao Xuran.

The traffic officer took a look. Although there was no such regulation, they knew the importance of college entrance exams to a candidate.

Handing the examination permit back to Zhao Xuran, "Follow me."

Then he jumped on his flatbed tricycle and rushed forward. Zhao Xuran followed, stepping on the gas, with such momentum that Gong Ruini felt like she was receiving the treatment of a dignitary’s visit.

On the way, Gong Ruini was racing against time, while her teachers and principal were worried sick, "Why hasn’t she arrived yet?"

"Should we call and check the situation?"

"Did they go to the wrong place?"

These teachers were extremely anxious because today was the exam they had been anticipating for so long since Gong Ruini transferred to their school.

They initially thought they had Zhao Guangran, but he went abroad to study, so they could only endlessly pray for nothing to go wrong with Gong Ruini.

But with the exam about to start, why hadn’t Gong Ruini arrived yet.

Just as they were tense, a police flatbed tricycle arrived, followed by a car that braked sharply, making a loud noise that startled the proctors already preparing to close the gate.

Gong Ruini, carrying her bag, quickly got out of the car, smiled at the teachers and principal at the gate, and rushed in.

"Oh, your examination permit." Only then did someone realize they hadn’t even checked her permit.

They ran fast, but Gong Ruini wasn’t slow either. Just before the bell rang, she had rushed to the classroom door.

As she appeared, the classmates sitting quietly in the classroom breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Gong Ruini.

The proctors saw Gong Ruini’s figure, and the feeling was indescribable.

Originally such a promising student should have been theirs at First High School, but Fourth Middle School took her away. If it wasn’t for that incompetent principal’s inaction, it wouldn’t have been like this.

Originally, the middle school exam was the highlight for First High School, and many would choose it. Only the remaining students would consider other high schools. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

But now, everyone first considers Fourth Middle School. If they don’t get in there, only then do they consider other schools.

This naturally affected the school’s student intake. If Gong Ruini again achieved first place in Beijing, it was predictable how sought after Fourth Middle School would become.

Initially, seeing that Gong Ruini hadn’t arrived, they were secretly pleased and almost wanted to cheer.

Gong Ruini found the proctors’ surprised glances quite normal. First High School’s teachers probably felt all kinds of envy towards her.

Being free from figurative daggers was already good enough. Even if they did attack her with daggers, she was completely unconcerned – she was taking the exam, barely enough time to answer, let alone worry about their expressions.

After quickly scanning the test paper, Gong Ruini felt thoroughly reassured.

The questions weren’t difficult. Most importantly, unlike in future generations, the essays weren’t so obscure that you’d want to bang your head against the wall upon seeing the topics.

Taking the opportunity of the earlier questions, Gong Ruini also brainstormed on how to approach the essay. In the pursuit of aiming for a higher national ranking, there was no room for missing points.

Gong Ruini carefully answered the questions, making sure to earn every presentation mark. Luckily, after years of practice, her calligraphy was excellent, and her penmanship was equally good. So even First High School teachers passing by couldn’t help but praise her.

The way she answered was fluid, and her handwriting was beautiful. If she didn’t score high, who could?

The two proctors sighed. At least in this Chinese subject, First High School had no chance against Gong Ruini.

Gong Ruini didn’t know what the two teachers were thinking. Otherwise, she’d definitely tell them that they were overthinking. She never considered her former First High School classmates as competitors.

After rechecking her test paper, Gong Ruini yawned and quickly handed in her paper. Since there was nothing left to revise, she handed it in straight away.

Gong Ruini never liked repetitive checks – it was too easy to change correct answers into wrong ones.

So, Gong Ruini waved off and left after submitting her paper, leaving her classmates in the same exam room, who were still arduously working, looking on enviously.

As for jealousy, they were already used to it. Anyone would, after over a year, sense that this academic star always finished early and couldn’t help but marvel.

The proctors watching Gong Ruini hand in the paper couldn’t help but remember the girl who studied at First High School’s middle school years before.

Anyway, it was like she wasn’t in the world, but her story had already spread across First High School.

"Alas, seems like quite a few top students from First High School’s junior high will follow her footsteps to Fourth Middle School." If it were good students from other schools going to Fourth Middle School, the school could pretend not to know.

The problem was when their own good students wouldn’t choose their high school for senior years but insisted on going to Fourth Middle School. Truly an extraordinary blow.

"Yes, best they leave early for college. We might still have a chance that way." Even if it takes a few more years, it’s better than staying to complete senior high at Fourth Middle School.

Gong Ruini truly didn’t know how her former school’s teachers evaluated her. Otherwise, she’d arrogantly laugh a few times and declare she had great connections.

At that moment, Gong Ruini was standing at the school gate being scolded by the teachers. Of course, that sounds too severe; they just advised her to take it easy in the next exams and not scare people like that again.

Actually, without them needing to say it, Cai Meina and the others wouldn’t repeat the mistake. They’d set multiple alarms.