Shen Moyu remained calm and composed: "I know, Class A."
"It's the first row of Class A, the best seat in the whole school." Principal Wang spoke faster, and his expression became serious.
Shen Moyu pursed her lips and remained silent.
"Ever since you transferred from another school, you've consistently ranked first on the honor roll, and this time you even achieved an outstanding third place in the entire city." Principal Wang paused, then said earnestly, "The teachers and the school are all very proud of you."
"Yes, thank you." Shen Moyu nodded mechanically, without any emotion.
"I have high hopes for you too. With your grades, if you receive special training in Class A, you'll definitely have a spot in the college entrance exam," Principal Wang earnestly advised.
Shen Moyu smiled awkwardly, still unmoved.
Principal Wang looked at Shen Moyu, who seemed calm and composed, as if she didn't understand what he meant at all, and felt a bit of a headache: "So, I still hope that you can go back to Class A. It would be a good choice for you."
Shen Moyu took a deep breath, mentally reviewed his prepared remarks, and said, "Thank you for your high regard, Principal. I am also honored to have been specially summoned by you for this meeting."
He smiled obediently as before: "But this is my own choice, and I am confident in my abilities. I hope the principal will respect it."
Principal Wang was somewhat surprised. Looking at his slightly mature expression, he sighed heavily: "Student Shen, you can't just enter Class A or B whenever you want. Even if you pass the exam the second time, you may not be able to keep up or adapt."
Shen Moyu nodded calmly, without any change in expression: "I know, but I have my own reasons and thoughts for returning to Class 8. Now that I have transferred, I can't go back. This is my decision."
Seeing Shen Moyu's firm gaze, Principal Wang couldn't hold back his smile any longer: "Why don't you understand? Regular classes can't compare to top classes. Do you want to fall from grace?"
"I won't fall from grace." Shen Moyu spoke to him like a very calm adult.
"I will still be number one, and I promise you, I will definitely get back next time." He finished speaking and smiled.
"You!" Principal Wang slammed his hand on the table, his expression overly harsh: "I have never seen a student abandon Class A and Class B to attend a regular class. How could you act so impulsively!"
Shen Moyu stood up and bowed slightly: "Thank you for your guidance, Principal. I have come to understand it. But I want to say that I believe in myself, and I ask that you believe in me as well."
When Principal Wang met Shen Moyu's indifferent expression and piercing gaze, the fire in his heart was suddenly extinguished.
He opened his mouth, then sighed with disappointment, "Tell me your reason."
Shen Moyu's smile remained unchanged: "Where the heart leads is the reason."
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After some back and forth, Shen Moyu, this "Buddha," was still not moved away, and with his special privileges—the same textbooks and workbooks as those in Class A and Class B, personally given to him by the principal—he returned to the classroom.
Su Jinning was completely dumbfounded when she saw him sit down with a full stack of textbooks for Classes A and B.
Yu Boyan, always eager for information, leaned over and asked, "Hey, top student, what did the principal talk to you about? Was it about transferring classes?"
Shen Moyu gave a faint "hmm".
Yu Boyan watched him slowly pack the stack of books into his backpack and zip it up: "So you're... packing your things to go back?"
Su Jinning was taken aback. Seeing that Shen Moyu didn't seem to want to answer, she slowly lowered her eyes.
He reached out and helped him put the ballpoint pen on the table into his pencil case.
"What?" Shen Moyu slapped his hand, her big eyes wide with confusion: "Stealing a pen?"
"Aren't you going back?" Su Jinning blinked.
Shen Moyu was speechless, looking at him as if he were an idiot: "When did I say I wanted to go back?"
"Isn't this book for Class A and B?" Su Jinning looked at the book, then at him, and was dumbfounded.
"..." Shen Moyu sat down without saying a word, then cupped his face to face her, trying to enlighten him: "Do you know what it means to get something for free?"
Su Jinning was stunned for a moment, and Yu Boyan also looked at Su Jinning in confusion, then exclaimed in surprise: "You mean this was specially given to you by the principal?!"
Shen Moyu sighed and looked at Su Jinning: "He's smarter than you."
Yu Boyan exclaimed "Holy crap!" and picked up a book from the table that he thought he might never deserve to own in his lifetime, and began to enjoy it with great relish.
Su Jinning chuckled, amused by her own words.
Just feeling the cool breeze blowing through the window, listening to the usual noise in the classroom, and watching Shen Moyu diligently working on her problems next to her.
A sense of comfort.
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[Easter Egg]
Principal Wang pushed the textbooks to the middle of his desk with a cold face, clearly unwilling: "These will be useful to you. Your homeroom teacher said you are very smart and hopes they will be helpful to you."
Seeing the regretful look on Principal Wang's face, Shen Moyu couldn't help but smile: "Thank you, Principal. I'll head back now."
“You,” Principal Wang scratched his already thinning hair, “who exactly is it that you don’t want to leave Class 8?”
Shen Moyu grasped the office doorknob, turned around and smiled: "The future second-place finisher in the grade, my boyfriend."
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Author's Note:
A romance that transcends distance. I wish everyone here could find that person who would give everything for you.
Chapter 64 A Clear Conscience
Along the path of Zhengde No. 1 Middle School's playground, two rows of lush willow trees form a long and wide tree-lined avenue. After dinner, a cool evening breeze dissipates much of the stuffiness. Many senior high school students who study in the evening usually take advantage of this relatively ample time to relax here and unwind after a long day.
"Are you kidding me? It's so hot these days, why would I go hiking? Is Chen Hang out of his mind?" Su Jinning sipped her juice, looking at Song Wenmiao with a skeptical expression.
"Why would I lie to you?" Song Wenmiao nudged his shoulder and sighed, "The midterm exams just ended, and Class A is under so much pressure. I was thinking of going out to relax. Why don't you two come along?"