Su Chenxing gave Zhu Ai Qing a side glance as she noticed the girl's earlier sadness had returned. Now she was sure something must have happened.
Once again she decided not to ask. "What's your name", Su Chenxing said breaking the silence as it appeared it'd take a while before they would reach the sickbay.
"Huh, you're talking to me?", the injured girl on Su Chenxing's back said as it was obvious she had been lost in the comfort of having some carry her.
"Yes, what's your name?" Su Chenxing asked again.
"I'm Xu Meili, class two", she finally said."I don't know why I get the feeling we're the same age, I'm 17", Xu Meili said.
"Indeed we're the same age, but I'm in Class 3", Su Chenxing said.
"Huh you're 17?, I'm 18 so I'm older, yes!!!" Zhu Ai Qing said and Su Chenxing could only wonder why she was happy about it.
"Ah we're finally here" Zhu Ai Qing said as the entered the sickbay. Su Chenxing went ahead to allow Xu Meili sit on the bed to allow the nurse attend to her.
"Thank you both for bringing her here, helping a classmate or fellow student is a good quality", the nurse said as she gave them a kind smile before she proceeded to tend to Xu Meili's injury.
"It's time we start heading back, they're about to ring the bell, here's your bag, picked it up earlier"
"Ah thank you, let's go". Su Chenxing said as she turned to leave when she suddenly felt a tug on her clothes.
She looked down to see Xu Meili holding unto her clothes.
Seeing that she'd gotten her attention, "I forgot to ask your name, I already know Senior Ai Qing well but you're new here and I don't know you..."
"Su Chenxing, It's Su Chenxing" she replied with a slight smile on her face.
"If you need someone to talk to you can meet us anytime, also learn to observe how people behave more, it'll truly help you pick your friends, okay?" this time it was Zhu Ai Qing that spoke.
"Yes...yes I will" Xu Meili said smiling.
Zhu Ai Qing clutched unto Su Chenxing's arm and pulled her away.
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"Ah we're just in time we'll have to hurry before the bell..." Zhu Ai Qing was interrupted as the school bell rang.
"Well there goes the bell. Quickly which class are you, I'm in 3B Zhu Ai Qing said as she reached into Su Chenxing's bag for the papers she received earlier from Mr Zhuo.
After checking Zhu Ai Qing stopped dead in her tracks. "Though I was thinking we might be in the same class but this...I wasn't expecting it all. Might there be a mistake somewhere?"
"What's the problem?". Su Chenxing asked.
"You're in class 3X, like the elite class. Yes the school is already for elites with the exception of scholarships, the put another elite class, like elite times two". Zhu Ai Qing explained.
" So I'm guessing I'm not meant to be there" Su Chenxing concluded.
"Exactly, maybe it's due to your score on the exam" Zhu Ai Qing said.
"Scholarship my ass, I'm sure this is Xiao Nian's doing" Su Chenxing said as her lips twitched.
"I'll quickly escort you to your class, mine's over there while yours is upstairs, during break time I'll take you to find your Locker". Zhu Ai Qing said as she led Su Chenxing upstairs.
Stopping at the class with 'Class 3X' boldly written above it. Zhu Ai Qing turned Su Chenxing around to properly face her.
"Now listen, you're in Class X meaning they're the children of those who hold the most power currently in Country C and even in the whole of Asia, which means most of them would be spoil rich brats, now don't be pressured at all you're all human beings just try to avoid confronting them especially Wei Xinyi".
Zhu Ai Qing said all these thinking Su Chenxing might develop low self esteem by being in a class with them, unknown to her that a situation like that would never happen.
The day Zhu Ai Qing found out the truth she remembered she'd told Su Chenxing these words and wanted to bang her head against the wall but was held back by Su Chenxing.
Hearing Zhu Ai Qing's warning and the name she had mentioned she remembered Wei Xinyi was the second child of the wei family and a suitable 'marriage option' in case of a business deal to one of the big families the school's pillars included.
"So just wait here for the teacher okay and stay out of trouble". Zhu Ai Qing said as she gave her a quick hug and hurried off to her class.
"Staying out of trouble? heh, that was part of the purpose of her existence" Su Chenxing said to herself with a grin on her face.
Looking in the direction in which Zhu Ai Qing had disappeared, Su Chenxing began to wonder why she had decided to guide her throughout today. What a strange girl.
"Ah, you must be Su Chenxing, it's a pleasure to finally meet such an outstanding student such as yourself".
Su Chenxing looked in the direction of the female voice and her eyes fell on the ID card around her neck with the name Han Yumei.
She was dressed in a formal attire and her hair simply tied into a ponytail, she was obviously a teacher and a young one too as she was 28 according to her ID.
Su Chenxing noticed the soft and elegant air around her and took a liking to her.
"I'm Miss Han, I'll be your homeroom teacher" the lady said as she stretched her right hand out for a handshake with a soft and gentle smile on her face.
Su Chenxing shook her hand returning the smile.
"I'll go in first then call you in shortly". Han Yumei said as she slid the classroom door open and walked in.
The previously noisy class turned silent.
"Good morning class. It's truly wonderful to see you all again, hope you enjoyed the holidays". Han Yumei said with a smile on her face.
Only a few students responded but it seemed it was pretty normal as Miss Han didn't ask them any further questions.
"Today we have a new student who would be joining us, you can come in now" Miss Han said giving the signal for Su Chenxing to come in and she did.
Su Chenxing walked into the class and stood in front of the class.
"Hello I'm Su Chenxing, please do take care of me", she said with a smile and adjusted her glasses.
Su Chenxing took a glance at the students in class.
Some weren't bothered by her presence, especially the three pillars seated at the back of the class, she didn't allow her gave to linger to avoid a repeat of what happened earlier.
Then she noticed a look of disdain and disgust coming from a few others especially the girls and then she spotted the so called Wei Xinyi.
Su Chenxing knew a lot about each and every member of this class including some secrets.
"This should be quite fun" she thought and smirked internally as she looked at the group of angry girls and Wei Xinyi who was prepared to rain insults on her existence...