Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: First Day of School
Chapter 99: First Day of School
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Song Fan recognized Gu Zhuo as someone she had seen at the racetrack and asked, “Are you a student at Eke?”
Gu Zhuo, unwilling to reveal his university student status, replied, “I’m here to enroll today. Which class are you in?”
Song Fan responded, “I’m in Class 4.”
He believed that Song Fan was also a student, so he suggested, “I’m also assigned to Class 4. Shall we go in together?”
The two of them entered the classroom together, with Gu Zhuo sharing anecdotes about himself along the way. He even mentioned how troublesome his father was and how he had been unexpectedly summoned back from abroad.
Upon entering the classroom, the form teacher approached them and asked,
“Miss Song, is this your first period?”
Song Fan confirmed, “Yes, according to the new class schedule.”
The form teacher reviewed the schedule and quickly stepped down from the podium. Gu Zhuo was astonished; he had never imagined that Song Fan, who appeared so youthful, was a teacher.
Song Fan then introduced Gu Zhuo to the form teacher, saying, “This student has come to Class 4 for enrollment today.”
The form teacher hurried over and said, “You must be Gu Zhuo. The principal informed me of your arrival. Please find an available seat for now, and you can introduce yourself to the class during my lesson.”
Gu Zhuo promptly found an empty seat and settled down. Upon hearing the surname Gu, Song Fan became slightly concerned. To gain admission to Eke at this time with the surname Gu, it was likely that Gu Zhuo had some connection to Gu Chen.
However, Song Fan didn’t dwell on it. She picked up her textbook and began teaching the students.
On the other hand, Song Yin couldn’t help but be curious about the newcomer, Gu Zhuo. He stood out considerably among his classmates due to his remarkable good looks. Despite his youthful appearance, his demeanor was not childlike. He looked youthful and stylish in his t-shirt and ripped jeans, comparable only to Song Kai in terms of looks.
Song Yin knew that Eke High School typically didn’t accept transfer students unless they had exceptional academic records or a strong family background, and Gu Zhuo’s apparent disinterest in academics suggested a privileged family background.
Gu Zhuo still didn’t know that Song Yin was paying attention to him. He had placed all his attention on Song Fan. The way she stood on the podium and lectured was calm and elegant. It was completely different from the demeanor she displayed on the racing track.
Song Fan was aware of Gu Zhuo’s curiosity, but she understood it. After all, they had just met at the racing track yesterday, and today, they had unexpectedly reunited at school. It was natural for him to be curious about her.
After class, Song Fan left promptly. Gu Zhuo pulled a classmate aside and asked, “Miss Song looks young.”
Student A smiled and replied, “Certainly, she’s young. Miss Song is about the same age as us.”
Gu Zhuo had initially thought that Song Fan was younger than him at the racetrack, but when he saw that she was a teacher, he assumed he was mistaken. He didn’t expect that she was indeed younger than him.
He couldn’t help but find it puzzling that Song Fan was a teacher at such a young age. “Don’t you find it strange?” he asked.
“I did at first, but I got used to it,” replied Student A. “Miss Song is very skilled at teaching.
However, there’s only one genius in the family. Song Yin is Miss Song’s sister, but her grades have been declining lately.”
Song Yin had previously achieved excellent academic results, but she had become increasingly concerned that Song Fan would outshine her. This anxiety led to a drop in her grades.
Upon hearing the name, Gu Zhuo exclaimed, “Miss Song is the eldest daughter of the Song Family?”
Student A nodded. “That’s right.”
Gu Zhuo suddenly felt like his brain wasn’t functioning correctly. According to his father, Song Fan and Gu Chen were supposed to get married soon. Furthermore, the group of directors had been discussing Song Fan’s pregnancy just last night, and yet she had daringly participated in a motorcycle race yesterday.
As Gu Zhuo contemplated the situation, he couldn’t help but wonder if those directors had misunderstood. Song Fan didn’t appear to be pregnant at all, judging by her desperate appearance. Could it be that the entire pregnancy rumor was based on false information?
Gu Zhuo was well aware of his father’s stubborn nature. Once his mind was set on something, it was nearly impossible to change it. Perhaps this entire matter had been fabricated from the beginning.
Upon returning to her office, Song Fan decided to investigate Gu Zhuo’s identity further. As she reviewed the information displayed on her screen, she found herself puzzled. Why had Gu Hai suddenly recalled his son from abroad? Furthermore, why had he sent Gu Zhuo, who was already in university, to study at Eke High School? Gu Zhuo was older than me.
Song Fan began to analyze the situation from Gu Hail s perspective and eventually arrived at a somewhat ludicrous conclusion. It seemed that Gu Hai was trying to solidify his support. After all, the Song family didn’t have just one daughter on the surface.
If Gu Zhuo could marry Song Yin, it would provide Gu Hai with a significant advantage in his ongoing rivalry with Gu Chen. This thought left Song Fan both amused and exasperated…