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âChen Chen.â
On the other end of the phone, Xu Xu called her a few times after noticing that she wasnât talking or hanging up.
âHuh?â Qiao Chen returned to her senses. When she called again, she calmed down a lot. âWhat is it?â
Xu Xu said awkwardly, âUm⦠Iâm still in class. I sneaked out. I have to go back quickly. Otherwise, if Old Liu finds out that I didnât go back, heâll definitely scold me.â
Disdain appeared in Qiao Chenâs eyes. Not taking her situation to heart, she pretended to care about her. âBy the way, thereâs one more thing I want to ask you. Did you see Weibo yesterday? Zhui Guangâs account was verified. She didnât forward Xue Ziangâs statement, but she tagged Jiang Li and said that
he was her brother. Did the school leak any news?â
She suspected that Qiao Nian was Zhui Guang, but she only had this thought and did not have direct evidence.
Xu Xu was stunned. âWhat news?â
Sometimes, Qiao Chen looked down on her stupid head. Controlling her temper, she said gently, âItâs about Zhui Guang.â
âIsnât Jiang Li Qiao Nianâs brother? He even came to our school. Zhui Guang said that heâs Jiang Liâs sister. Didnât those people from Class A mention this?â
Xu Xu subconsciously shook her head, but remembering that Qiao Chen couldnât see it, she quickly said, âNo, I didnât hear anyone mention this. Are you saying that Qiao Nian is Zhui Guang? Uh, no way? Why didnât she say that?â
Seeing that she knew nothing, Qiao Chen didnât say anything further. She lowered her eyes, restrained the uneasiness in the depths of her eyes, and changed the topic. âArenât you going to class? Go quickly, lest you get scolded by the teacher.â
Xu Xu had been out for a long time and was afraid of being asked by the teacher when she returned. Even if she wanted to talk to her more, she did not dare to delay.
âThen, Iâll go back first.â
Qiao Chen knew how to win peopleâs hearts. She said softly, âThank you, Xu Xu. Iâll treat you to a meal when I get back to Rao City.â
âarenât we friends? Whatâs wrong with helping you? You donât have to be polite with me.â The girlâs voice was cheerful and light. After saying that, she was filled with worry. âOkay, Iâm going back.â
âYes.â
Qiao Chen hung up and put down her phone. After arranging her makeup again, she saw the message Xu Xu had sent her.
[Chen Chen, congratulations on getting the gold award. | forgot to tell you on the phone. I knew you were better than that Qiao Nian!]
Qiao Chen expressionlessly replied with a perfunctory âthank youâ and threw her phone back into her handbag, She then arrogantly reapplied her lipstick and returned to the private room.
When Xu Xu returned to the classroom, one class had just ended. When the bell rang, she was called to the chemistry teacherâs office.
She walked behind the teacher with her head lowered the entire way. When she passed Class A, she thought of what Qiao Chen had asked her on the phone and couldnât help but crane her neck to look into the classroom.
The class had just ended.
The teacher held a cup of water and the textbook in one hand as he left the classroom. The class immediately dispersed like birds and beasts. Some went to the toilet while others went to look for their friends.
She tiptoed and looked at the classrooms back. She relaxed when she saw that Qiao Nianâs seat was still empty.
The chemistry teacher happened to turn around and saw her looking around. He said something unhappily.
Xu Xu didnât dare to look around anymore and quickly followed him into the office..