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Jiang Lingâer spent more than 20 minutes double-checking the last few major questions. After confirming that her answers were correct, she stood up. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The invigilator asked, âAre you turning in your paper?â
Jiang Lingâer said, âMy abilities are limited. Iâve already done my best.â
The invigilator was stunned.
When the other examinees who were still working hard on the questions saw this scene, they were shocked. They felt an invisible pressure. Whether they could enter the national competition depended on this exam. They all had the same thought. âIs Jiang Lingâer so sure that she can get first place? Why did she hand in her paper ahead of time?â
After leaving the examination hall, Jiang Lingâer went downstairs.
Just as she was about to leave, a familiar voice called out, âLingâer.â
She turned around and saw the dean waving at her from the office. She walked over and asked in confusion, âDean, whatâs the matter?â
The dean asked with a frown, âWhy did you come out so early? Did you check your answers properly? This exam is very important.â
Jiang Lingâer said confidently, âIâve already checked everything. I was getting sleepy sitting in there, so I decided to submit my paper.â
âYouâ¦â the dean remarked helplessly.
Jiang Lingâer said with a smile, âDonât worry, Dean. The exam wasnât difficult, and Iâve taken it seriously. Also, 1 wonât be going back with you guys. Iâll leave first. Bye.â
Having said that, she walked away without looking back.
Outside the hotel, Jiang Lingâer didnât see a car. She suddenly remembered that Wang Lu should be waiting somewhere else. She took out her phone to call Wang Lu and ask him to pick her up. However, before she could make the call, a black sports car stopped in front of her.
Jiang Lingâer instinctively looked over and was surprised to see Li Yu. She asked, âMr. Li, why are you here?â
Li Yu furrowed his brows and said, âCall me uncle.â
Jiang Lingâer questioned, âWhatâs the matter?â
Li Yu asked, âWhat? Canât 1 come and see you for no reason?â
Jiang Lingâer glanced at Li Yu and said, âYouâre so busy. How could you have the leisure to look for me?â
Li Yu said playfully, âWho said Iâm busy?â
Jiang Lingâer answered, âI said it. Is that enough?â
Li Yu said, âAlright. Get on.â
Jiang Lingâer said, âThank you, but itâs fine. Iâve asked my driver to fetch me.â
Li Yu said, âI came here specifically to look for you. Wonât you save me the embarrassment of getting rejected?â
Jiang Lingâer thought for a moment and said, âOkay, sure.â
After saying that, she went to open the backseat door, but it wouldnât budge.
âCome to the front,â Li Yu said with a smile.
Jiang Lingâer hesitated for some time before walking to the passenger seat.
After getting into the car, she sent a message to Wang Lu. Then, she glanced at Li Yu and asked, âMr. Li, why did you come looking for me?â
Li Yu frowned and said, âI wanted to see you. 1 heard that you were joining a competition here, so 1 came over. Can you stop calling me Mr. Li? You can either call me âuncleâ or by my first name.â
Jiang Lingâer pretended to not hear his words and looked out the window.
Li Yu was speechless. âIs it so difficult to call me by my name?â
He asked, âIs there something on your mind? Is that why you turned in your paper early?â
Jiang Lingâer answered, âThereâs nothing on my mind. 1 finished the questions quickly, so I turned it in early. Itâs not a competition to see who sits there the longest.â
Li Yu smiled. She looked so confident, so the exam shouldnât be difficult for her at all. He looked at the time and said, âItâs pretty late. Let me treat you to dinner. Afterward, Iâll take you to wherever you want to go.â
Jiang Lingâer nodded and said, âI originally wanted you to send me back to school directly, but since youâve extended the offer, Iâll reluctantly have a meal with you. The hotel breakfast was not delicious, so now I feel really hungry.â
Li Yu was speechless. âWhat a good excuse!â
About fifteen minutes later, Li Yu brought Jiang Lingâer to an exquisite private restaurant.
He seemed like a regular here. As soon as they entered, the manager personally greeted them and brought them to a private room.
After ordering the dishes, the waiters left.
Li Yu thought for a moment and said, âJiang Jun has been very quiet recently. He suddenly stopped causing trouble. Donât you think itâs strange?â
Jiang Lingâer said nonchalantly, âWhatâs so strange about it? If you ask me, Iâm guessing heâs preparing for a big move.â
Seeing Jiang Lingâerâs completely indifferent attitude, Li Yu asked, âSince you know that heâs planning something big, arenât you worried at all?â