Chapter 1023: Your Handsome Boy

Chapter 1023: Your Handsome Boy

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Just as Gu Zi had expected, the moment she stepped out of the car and joined the throng of parents waiting for their children, she became the undeniable center of attention. Her cascading curls framed her face like a glossy waterfall, and her effortlessly radiant beauty made her stand out even among the well-dressed parents.

It wasn’t long before she ran into Jiang Ping’s mother, who, upon spotting Gu Zi, practically froze in place, eyes widening in admiration.

“Su Bing’s mom! It’s been a while, and somehow you’ve become even more stunning! My goodness, just look at you! Where did you get your hair done?”

As if unable to help herself, she reached out to touch Gu Zi’s curls, only to realize that aside from the fresh perm, there was no sign of any elaborate styling. The sheer natural beauty of it all made her envious beyond words.

Her exaggerated reaction didn’t go unnoticed. Soon, other parents turned their heads, and before Gu Zi knew it, she was completely surrounded.

“Oh wow, where did you get this done? This is celebrity-level gorgeous! You must share your secret!”

“Su Bing’s mom, you look amazing! And that lipstick—what shade is it? It’s so classy! Tell me so I can get one for myself!”

Seeing their eager expressions, Gu Zi didn’t hold back. She smiled warmly and said, “I got my hair done at the salon in the little alley behind the Children’s Palace. As for the lipstick, it’s maple red. Jiang Ping’s mom, you should try it too—it’ll complement your fair skin beautifully. Honestly, anyone can wear this shade and make it their own.”

Jiang Ping’s mother touched her face, a little embarrassed yet delighted by the compliment. “You really think so? But at my age… wouldn’t it be a bit much?”

Gu Zi studied her thoughtfully. With her round, well-maintained features and naturally fair complexion, she exuded a warm, elegant charm. Nodding in approval, she said, “It’ll suit you perfectly. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in it.”

Encouraged by her words, the surrounding parents silently took notes, already planning to experiment with new styles themselves.

Jiang Ping’s mother, clearly in a chatty mood, wasn’t about to let Gu Zi go so easily. She suddenly remembered something and sighed, “Your handsome boy transferred to the gifted class, right? Today’s the second day of final exams. I heard their test papers are specially designed for them. How wonderful! If only my son had even half of your boy’s intelligence… Sigh.”

Gu Zi raised an eyebrow. “My handsome boy? You mean Su Bing?” She couldn’t help but feel amused—sometimes it seemed like Jiang Ping’s mother was more invested in Su Bing’s academic career than she was. And while she enjoyed the occasional chat, endless small talk with parents wasn’t exactly her idea of fun. Thankfully, the kids were about to be dismissed any moment now.

Just as she was thinking this, the school bell rang, signaling the end of the last exam. Gu Zi breathed a sigh of relief—any longer, and she might have run out of things to say.

A minute later, students began pouring out of the gates, and her eyes instantly locked onto Su Bing, walking at the front of the group.

Su Bing spotted her at the same time. With his backpack slung over one shoulder, he strode toward her with an air of quiet confidence. It was as if an invisible force parted the crowd for him, allowing him to walk straight up to Gu Zi without obstruction.

“Mom, Su Li and Gao Ming are right behind me. I’ll wait with you for them.”

Gu Zi smiled. “Alright, let’s wait together. By the way, I heard your class had custom-made test papers. How was it?”

Su Bing shook his head. “Normal difficulty. As long as you double-check your answers after finishing, it’s fine.”

If he were talking to anyone else, he probably would’ve left it at those two words. But with his mother, he found himself wanting to say a little more—to let her see how capable he was. Maybe it would make her proud.

Before Gu Zi could respond, Jiang Ping’s mother interjected with a dramatic gasp. “Oh my! Su Bing, you’re incredible! A special exam paper just for your class, and you still had time to check your answers twice? That’s pure genius!”

Su Bing remained completely unfazed by her fangirling. He simply gave a polite nod and greeted, “Hello, Auntie,” before stepping to his mother’s other side.

Gu Zi gave him a thumbs-up in approval, which made the boy’s ears turn slightly pink. Then, shifting her gaze back toward the school, she searched for Su Li and Gao Ming. They were taking their sweet time, it seemed. But before she could spot them, her eyes landed on another familiar figure—Xu Sheng—who had just stepped out of the gates.

At the same time, a middle-aged woman emerged from the crowd of parents, immediately marching over to him. The moment she reached him, she wasted no time in launching into a scolding.

“Finally! What took you so long? I’ve been waiting forever! We still have to rush to your tutoring session—hurry up! If you make me late and your mother yells at me again, you’re going to regret it, you hear me? Honestly, you’re such a handful!”

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