Chapter 44: Chapter 44 - 44: Call Me Uncle

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

On Monday, Jiang Ling’er was delayed from attending school due to personal matters. She arrived at the school close to n am and was promptly intercepted by Li Yu.

Jiang Ling’er felt a bit puzzled by Li Yu’s presence. She addressed him cautiously, “Li… Mr. Li.”

Li Yu’s eyes held a hint of mockery as he corrected her, “Don’t call me Mr. Li, it sounds too distant. Call me uncle.”

Confused by Li Yu’s sudden appearance, Jiang Ling’er couldn’t help but feel a headache. She asked, “Why are you looking for me?”

“First, tell me why you came so late,” Li Yu inquired.

Li Yu had been waiting like a fool for over two hours.

Jiang Ling’er didn’t conceal anything and responded honestly, “I was invited to make a guest appearance in Jiang Chun, so 1 arrived late. But 1 informed the class teacher.”

Hearing her explanation, Li Yu became displeased. He looked at Jiang Ling’er with a hint of resentment and expressed his grievance, “I asked you to be the female lead, but you flatly refused. Yet, when someone else asked you to be a guest star, you willingly gave up your study time to go. How could you?”

Jiang Ling’er’s mouth twitched a few times. What did he mean by giving up? Had she given up a lot? Why did he suddenly become so awkward? And the way he looked at her, it was as if she had done something wrong to him. Jiang Ling’er replied, “It’s directed by Liang Chao. He’s good friends with my second brother.”

Li Yu still felt uncomfortable. Despite Director Liang Chao’s good reputation, he complained, “Hmph, so that’s your reason for rejecting me?”

“Is being the female lead the same as being a guest star?” Jiang Ling’er asked helplessly.

Li Yu knew that they were different, but he was still unhappy. Whenever someone else approached Jiang Ling’er, she readily agreed. Yet, when it came to Li Yu, she didn’t even consider it and outright refused.

Jiang Ling’er gazed at Li Yu’s resentful face and sighed, “Uncle, why did you suddenly come? Just say it. Your expression makes it seem like I’ve done something wrong to you.”

“The National Advanced Mathematics Competition is only a few days away. Do you need me to tutor you?” Li Yu smiled.

Upon learning Li Yu’s intention, Jiang Ling’er felt a bit grateful. She said, “I appreciate your kind offer, but I don’t need anyone’s help in my studies.”

Li Yu frowned and expressed his discontent, “You’re rejecting me so quickly? Can’t you at least consider it? From what I know, your grades aren’t that good.”

Li Yu wasn’t mocking Jiang Ling’er; he had genuinely investigated her. Describing Jiang Ling’er’s grades was a bit challenging.

“Do you want to know what I’m thinking right now, Uncle?” Jiang Ling’er smiled mysteriously.

Li Yu was intrigued by her words. He responded, “Yes.”

“I won’t talk to you anymore. Goodbye,” Jiang Ling’er teased before walking away.

Li Yu felt a bit speechless as he watched her retreating figure. What was happening? Had he come here just to be toyed with?

Bai Yu, who was standing nearby, cautiously said, “Young… Young Master.”

“Isn’t it satisfying to see me being toyed with?” Li Yu said with a smile.

Bai Yu silently agreed. It was indeed satisfying, especially considering this wasn’t the first time Jiang Ling’er had done something like this.

However, Bai Yu added, “Even if she refuses, she can at least give a better excuse.”

“What did you say?” Li Yu frowned but chose not to comment further.

For some reason, Li Yu didn’t want to hear anyone saying anything negative about Jiang Ling’er.

Bai Yu felt a tinge of guilt and suggested, “Young Master, we should return to the company.”

Observing Bai Yu’s demeanor, Li Yu understood that Bai Yu wouldn’t mention it again. He nodded and said, “Alright, let’s go back.”

As soon as Jiang Ling’er entered the classroom, Wen Nuan excitedly waved at her and said, “Ling’er, come over quickly! Why are you so late? They’ve already assigned the examination venue. I’ve already claimed your admission ticket for you.”

Jiang Ling’er was suddenly confused and asked, “What examination venue?”

Had she missed something crucial?

“It means that before the competition officially begins, the universities have to conduct another round of screening,” Wen Nuan explained.

“Oh, please tell me the details,” Jiang Ling’er requested.

Afterward, Jiang Ling’er sat beside Wen Nuan and glanced at her admission ticket. The exam was in three days, and the venue was classroom one in the school.

Wen Nuan explained earnestly, “Before participating in the city preliminaries, the top universities conduct a screening test. I heard the exam papers are issued by the Education Association, so they are quite challenging. Only qualified students can proceed to the city preliminaries. Once they pass that stage, they can compete in the provincial examination, and finally the national examination.”

Jiang Ling’er pondered for a moment. The exam papers from the Education Association shouldn’t be too easy. She smiled and remarked, “This screening will eliminate many people..”