Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 855 - 857: Restless

Even though the teacher was enthusiastically teaching on the podium, many in the class weren’t focused on learning.

If Gong Ruini just returned to the class like this, they could mock her if they wanted. Were they really going to do anything about it?

But now, Gong Ruini actually dared to ask for a test paper, and it was a final exam paper. Was she truly unbothered by the pressure of the first-year curriculum, or just pretending?

Although they hoped she was pretending, it seemed impossible for her to not attend classes and still take the exam. But would she say so boldly in front of the teacher without some confidence?

Amongst the nervous shifting in their seats, they finally heard the teacher say, "Class dismissed, I see none of you are in the mood for my lecture today."

Though the teacher was a bit dissatisfied, he was genuinely curious and eager to know if Gong Ruini, who had been unconscious for so long, would get a good score.

Ever since Zhao Xuran became the top scorer in the college entrance exam, the whole school had been obsessed with achieving more brilliance. Gong Ruini was a person of great interest to the school.

Otherwise, upon learning of her coma, the entire school was abuzz, concerned about whether this promising student would be ruined.

If the teacher’s considerate act of not delaying the class was in the past, it would definitely have been met with loud cheers, but this time, seeing the teacher rush off with his books made everyone purse their lips.

"Looks like the teacher is also very eager for Gong Ruini’s results."

"Yeah."

No matter how sour their tone was, Zhao Guangran was in a good mood, "Be sour, be sour, the day you’ll cry is still ahead."

Cao Na didn’t even know what had been taught in the previous class. Although she knew Gong Ruini couldn’t hand in the test paper quickly, she was truly looking forward to Ni Zi’s results.

"Aren’t you worried?" Someone finally couldn’t help but walk over to Zhao Guangran and ask quietly. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"What am I worried about? It’s not like I’m the one taking the test." Zhao Guangran felt triumphant inside, but he wouldn’t show off at this time, "Let’s wait for the teacher to announce the results."

"Isn’t there always someone to leak the news?" Zhao Guangran’s face read how could you think of me as an errand boy.

The other person was so blocked by Zhao Guangran’s words that they didn’t know what to say next, yet they didn’t believe Zhao Guangran was clueless, he certainly had an idea.

But if he didn’t speak up, what could they do?

Moreover, seeing Zhao Guangran’s playful and smiling demeanor, it was clear Gong Ruini wouldn’t get a ’duck egg,’ and might even get a jaw-dropping result.

Thinking about this, the person seeking news rushed back to their seat, busy contemplating whether they’d said something offensive before.

Those eavesdropping around were also mulling it over, either reflecting on the offensive things they’d said or filled with various regrets.

"Sigh, I regret it, why did I lose my mind back then."

"Exactly, it’s not like we’d ever be First, so why stir up trouble."

If it were just Gong Ruini alone, they really wouldn’t worry. So many in the class had bad-mouthed her, there was no fear of anyone snitching, but the problem was Zhao Guangran and Cao Na were here.

Back then they’d made quite a fuss for the bad things said about Gong Ruini in the class, so how could they not tell her?

Now they remembered no matter who went to ask questions, Gong Ruini would always guide them a bit, way better than some of those top students in class who were always stuck-up.

But now, even if they wanted to shamelessly ask for her guidance, it’d depend on whether Gong Ruini was willing to teach.

Thinking this, their intestines turned blue with regret, "I wonder if an apology would work."

This was the thought in many minds, but they all wondered if they should be the first to approach Gong Ruini, maybe she wouldn’t hold the things they’d said against them anymore.

And they should hurry, lest they miss the chance to betray someone else.

Nervously looking around, they found that many others were doing the same thing. Those who weren’t, well, they’d just made too big a fuss previously; there was no hope of reconciliation, no matter how they tried.

It was better to just be regular classmates with Gong Ruini, besides, they didn’t believe even if she had good grades, she could still get a great score.

So they stayed calm, never considering giving Gong Ruini a good face.

Yet, despite their preparations, the news brought back left them stunned.

"You’re saying Gong Ruini finished that test paper?"

"With full marks?"

"And she did it all in just over forty minutes?"

Hearing the news, they were all dumbfounded. Even if mentally prepared for Gong Ruini to do well, this was a different level of blow. Many were genuinely struck hard by it.

Those top students who believed they didn’t fear Gong Ruini’s return were now trembling in their boots. They didn’t think the teacher gave her any leeway; she was taking it alone, with no one to cheat from.

Furthermore, the test paper must have been prepared recently. Unless someone leaked it, could that even happen?

Even if Gong Ruini could bribe someone to help her make a flawless comeback, she couldn’t have guessed they’d use this test for her performance.

Instantly, those who held themselves in high regard were shocked into silence, or maybe they were already silently cursing, this was just not fair.

"Comatose from October until now, yet she still manages to get such a good score. Why didn’t she just move on to the second year?" Someone vented.

No matter how society viewed schooling, being able to attend a top-notch high school meant the family valued education, hoping to change their fate by going to college.

No one would say they didn’t want to be top of the grade, but at the very least, they hoped to get good enough grades to earn the teacher’s praises.

Yet standing in their way was Gong Ruini, someone who had completely suppressed her peers for two straight years in junior high. How could they not resent her?

Now hearing someone say this, many became agitated. "Yeah, why not move to the second year."

"Skipping grades in junior high, why not in high school."

Clearly able to skip grades, why follow the normal progression just like them? Didn’t she know this wasted her time, and simultaneously theirs?

Zhao Guangran anticipated they would be angry but didn’t expect them to latch onto this.

He chuckled, "Skipping grades isn’t anyone’s business."

"Is it necessary to worry so much? Instead of fretting over that, why not think about skipping to grade twelve in September, saving yourselves the trouble."

Zhao Guangran just shy of saying that these people were idle, otherwise why would they have such thoughts.

These words were ridiculing them, mocking their inability to skip grades. Excessive, knowing Zhao Guangran’s grades were good, he didn’t have to bully people like this.

Some thought about complaining to the head teacher, but seeing Zhao Guangran’s smug face, they quickly dismissed it.

How would they frame it before the teacher? Saying Zhao Guangran mocked them for not daring to skip grades? But if the previous comments were brought up, would the teacher side with them?

They dared not compare themselves to Gong Ruini, given that she could perform so well right now, it was evident the teacher would keep a close watch on her, untouchable by them.