Chapter 323: Xia Chen Studying

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Sure, please complete these forms and then head straight to cla.s.s. Youre going to be in your third year of high school, the princ.i.p.al instructed.

No problem, Xia Chen replied promptly.

He began to fill out the forms.

Do you want to be in the same cla.s.s as your sister? the princ.i.p.al inquired.

Xia Chen nodded. It would be great if thats possible. We can study together and support each other if any issues arise.

The princ.i.p.al considered it and agreed. Very well, Xia Wans grades could use some improvement. I hope you can help her make progress.

Xia Chen nodded in affirmation.

After completing the forms, Jiang Rong approached to accompany him to the cla.s.sroom.

Jiang Rong grinned and addressed the students, saying, Allow me to introduce you all to someone. This is Xia Chen. He was a student here previously but had to leave due to some special circ.u.mstances. Having faced challenges in life, hes come to understand the importance of education in shaping his future. So, hes returned to continue his studies.

Lets warmly welcome Xia Chen back with a round of applause.

The students started clapping.

Xia Chen smiled bashfully. Being two years older than his fellow students, he felt a bit self-conscious about the warm reception.

Jiang Rong directed him, Theres an empty seat in the fifth row. Youre tall, so itll suit you.

Okay, thank you, teacher, Xia Chen responded, carrying his bag to his designated seat.

As he walked past Xia Wan, she gave him an encouraging gesture, adding to his inv

The lunch bell rang. Xia Wan and Liu Hua eagerly approached Xia Chen. Brother, lets go to the cafeteria. You havent eaten there in a while, right? The food is really diverse and affordable now.

Liu Hua chimed in, And its quite cheap. One yuan can get you two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a steamed bun!

Listening to them, Xia Chen smiled, touched by the youthful enthusiasm around him.

There was something deeply touching about returning to school after facing difficulties in the outside world.

As the three of them walked, Xia Wan noticed the lingering glances and whispers from others.

Liu Hua observed Xia Wans reaction and explained, The recent incident between you and Li Pan has caused quite a stir. People are discussing it. Xia Wan nodded and asked, Do some of them view me as too harsh?

Liu Hua looked unsure, wanting to rea.s.sure Xia Wan but struggling to find the right words.

Xia Wan continued, I had a prearranged understanding with Officer Song. If I hadnt, Li Pan instigating others to harm me would be a crime, reflecting on her record. Even if she scores well on the college entrance exams, many universities wouldnt accept her.

Liu Hua hadnt been aware of this detail, but Xia Wans explanation sparked his anger.

Wanwan, why didnt you share this with everyone? Knowing this, they wouldnt see you as heartless.

Liu Hua felt close to Xia Wan, which is why these discussions didnt reach his ears. However, in the restroom, he overheard some girls talking about Xia Wan. They insinuated that she must have used Xia Wan for her own advantage, given her good grades.

Fueled by anger, Liu Hua confronted the girls, but they mocked her mercilessly. They implied that Xia Wans friends.h.i.+p was the reason for her success.

Liu Hua regretted not being able to counter them effectively.

Xia Wan shook her head. Theres no need. I can explain when necessary. Otherwise, theyll think Im insincere. My focus now is on improving my grades. Everything else is secondary.

Xia Chen had also learned about Li Pans hara.s.sment of Xia Wan in the past few days from Liu Hua, but since Xia Wan had already managed the situation, he didnt comment further.

He and Xia Feng couldnt match Xia Wans abilities. If they wanted to challenge her, they needed to a.s.sess her strength first.

During lunch, the cafeteria was bustling with students. Every serving window was crowded.

Xia Wan looked up at the second floor. It was less crowded there, but the food was pricier.

She glanced at Xia Chen and Liu Hua. Lets go to the second floor. Ill treat you both today.

Liu Hua seemed uncertain. I heard the second-floor food is expensive. Xia Wan grinned. Dont worry. I can afford it.

Alright then, lets head to the second floor, Xia Chen agreed readily..