Chapter 1627: 1629: So Good to Me

Chapter 1627: Chapter 1629: So Good to Me

Liu Guoying’s simple words instantly stirred the emotions of the entire class.

They already knew how difficult the competition in Country Y was, so there was no jealousy toward Chiang Xiao. Besides, after spending half a month with her, they had come to know a very different side of Chiang Xiao.

For instance, she was incredibly skilled at hunting in the mountains. The birds and wild chickens she caught, she could handle all by herself and roasted them to perfection, sharing them with everyone.

Moreover, whenever she painted, if someone came over to watch and had questions, Chiang Xiao was always willing to answer without reservation.

During conversations, they discovered that she was knowledgeable and versatile. Sometimes the things she said would leave them feeling amazed.

Some mischievous boys even challenged her to spar, and she never declined. Smiling, she would defeat each of them one by one and even teach them a few moves afterward.

Eventually, almost the entire class learned some moves from her, especially the girls. As Chiang Xiao said, girls should learn a few techniques for self-defense.

After half a month of spending time together, Chiang Xiao had practically become the soul of the class. Everyone liked her, and jealousy was naturally out of the question.

Though there were still two or three students who felt a bit uneasy in their hearts, they didn’t show it.

“Chiang Xiao, you’ve got to give it your all, and be sure to succeed!”

“Yeah, Chiang Xiao, make our class proud!”

Jin Lei stood up and said, “Chiang Xiao, if you can participate in that competition, I’ll treat you to roast duck!”

Chiang Xiao smiled, “What’s the fun in treating just me? If you’re bold enough, treat the entire class and the teacher!”

The whole class erupted in cheers, “Yes, yes, class leader, don’t be stingy!”

“Treat the entire class and the teacher!”

Jin Lei scratched the back of his head and said, “Fine! I’ll do it! At worst, I’ll give up my allowance for two months! Then borrow money from Chiang Xiao to eat!”

Even Liu Guoying couldn’t help but laugh.

Watching these young people, he felt as if his own mindset had grown younger as well.

Learning, progressing, laughing, squabbling, brimming with passion and hope every day. This is youth.

This is exactly how Chiang Xiao felt in that moment.

This is youth, this is campus life.

None of them knew what the future would hold, but living wholeheartedly in the present, pouring out all their passion—that felt wonderful.

After class, Chiang Xiao went to ask Liu Guoying for leave. Seeing the leave request slip in her hand, he gave a snort. “See? I knew as soon as you came back, you’d be asking for leave. Still claiming you’re not a Monkey? Being able to stay with the teacher and classmates for half a month is already quite impressive. I think you just can’t sit still.”

“So the teacher gave me a legitimate reason for taking leave?” Chiang Xiao chuckled cheekily, “Teacher is really kind to me.”

“Get out of here!” Liu Guoying snapped at her with amused annoyance, giving her a glare.

Chiang Xiao hurriedly placed the leave slip on his desk.

“Teacher, tomorrow is the Vice Principal’s class, and there are some points in that class that interest me. Then it’s the weekend, so I’ll start the leave from next Monday.”

“You planned it perfectly.” Liu Guoying snorted, “About the painting exhibition, I haven’t had a proper talk with you, yet I already agreed to donate money to Shitou Town. Do you have any thoughts? You’ll need to submit ten works for the exhibition. I reckon all of them will likely be taken.”

He meant that he hadn’t informed her beforehand of the decision to donate all proceeds from their paintings, wondering if Chiang Xiao would be upset.

Chiang Xiao shook her head, “No problem at all, teacher.”

In fact, when they stayed at the school in Shitou Town, they had already felt that the conditions there were too harsh. They had once promised to do something for them.