15: Chapter 15 The Insignificant Character in a Pampered Novel 15

Although Yinghua tried its best to keep her, she followed the obsession in her heart and transferred to The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. Teacher Chen handled the procedures for her. Just like in her previous life, after being fired by Yinghua, Teacher Chen went to work at The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China.

As for whether Xu Jiao would be advised to withdraw from Yinghua after she left, it was not within her scope of consideration.

As for losing face, the Xu Family's reputation had already been trampled underfoot; what was there left to fear?

After Xu Zhao finished packing her things in the dormitory and came out, she saw someone standing under the big tree.

The youth had delicate features and a tall, straight posture. He wore a clean white shirt and had his hands casually tucked into his pockets, leaning lazily against the tree. His tranquil appearance had already attracted many stolen glances.

The reason no one dared to approach him was likely because he was Gu Yunjing.

Xu Zhao walked forward and looked around him; how had the trio, who were usually like conjoined triplets, become just one person?

"Where are the others?"

"Zhou Chi said he was too hungry, so they went to the hotel first."

"Oh." Xu Zhao nodded. The trio had insisted on a farewell gathering after hearing she was transferring to The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China.

She had just finished the city-level exam yesterday, and today she was invited to a gathering, which would serve as a farewell party.

On the other side, Zhou Chi and Cheng Yi were sitting blankly in the hotel, staring at each other.

Zhou Chi, who was inexplicably taking the blame, asked, "Didn't you say Brother Gu had already arrived? Where is he?"

Cheng Yi replied, "Brother Gu told me he had arrived and asked us to come directly."

Zhou Chi was a bit unhappy. "If I'd known, I would have gone to pick up the Little Study God."

Cheng Yi rolled his eyes: As if he needs you to pick her up?

Gu Yunjing reached out and took her backpack; her luggage was pitifully light.

Xu Zhao was a bit embarrassed; she actually had quite a bit of strength.

Gu Yunjing thought for a moment and said, "I didn't know what my goal was before, but now I want to apply to a military academy."

Xu Zhao didn't know what happened to Gu Yunjing in her previous life, as she hadn't lived that long. Hearing him talk about his goal now, she thought it was quite good.

A military academy suited him; after all, the Gu Family was a family of military and political background.

"With my previous grades, I probably couldn't even touch the edge of a military academy. I didn't want to use the back door, so the old man planned to have me join the army after graduation to be tempered from the grassroots. I would go as far as I could."

The Gu Family's upbringing was much better than the Li Family's, Xu Zhao mused.

"But I didn't expect my grades to improve steadily. I have to thank you for that." Gu Yunjing spoke slowly, watching her expression.

Surprised by this sudden gratitude, Xu Zhao felt a bit awkward. "No need for thanks, you guys paid for it."

Even if you didn't pay, I would still do my best to help you achieve your wish, since you helped the Wisher in the previous life.

Feeling the groundwork was sufficiently laid, Gu Yunjing spoke again. "So, can you continue being my tutor and help me get into the military academy? You've given my old man hope, and you've given me hope too."

The young girl's footsteps stopped instantly. Her clear, water-like eyes looked at him, the surprise in them completely unconcealed.

Gu Yunjing felt his palms in his pockets get a bit damp. His heart was in his throat, yet he pretended not to care and looked away. "Is this request too much? The academic pressure at The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China must be very high."

Xu Zhao wasn't hesitating; she was excitedly sharing what she just heard with 1105. Talk about someone handing you a pillow when you're sleepy—here come the living expenses! The Xu Family probably hates her to death now, so child support won't be easy to get.

She didn't want to meet and argue with them every month over child support anyway.

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah." Gu Yunjing thought and added, "Grade 12 is coming up, and the difficulty will increase. The tutoring fee should go up too—2,000 yuan per lesson."

Holy cow! That's a double increase!

Xu Zhao felt the true meaning of being filthy rich.

While Gu Yunjing was still worried the chips weren't enough, the girl stepped forward, stopped in front of him, and put her hand on his shoulder. Her eyes were filled with starlight as she said seriously, "Gu Yunjing, I feel your urgency to get into the military academy. Don't worry, even if I have to push, drag, or pull you, I'll definitely squeeze you through the gates of the National Defense Academy."

Gu Yunjing glanced at the small hand on his shoulder and felt relieved. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he nodded, "Okay."

"Zhao Zhao—"

Xu Zhao didn't need to turn around to imagine the expression on the owner of that voice.

She turned around, and as expected, she saw that understanding and all-encompassing pretty face.

However, the person beside her had changed.

Right, Li Yan had been packed off abroad by Li Shaoheng. Since the main guy was gone, the backup naturally stepped up.

"Xu Zhao, how can you be so selfish! Have you ever thought about what will happen to Jiao Jiao if you leave? Jiao Jiao will be forced to drop out because of you!" Fan Zhiang said indignantly.

Fan Zhiang was nominally Yinghua's school doctor. He looked refined, usually wearing gold-rimmed glasses and smiling at everyone like a spring breeze. He was quite popular among young teachers and female students. But in reality, he was the illegitimate son of a certain triad boss. In the previous life, he would be recognized by the triad boss around the time they entered Grade 12.

He wasn't a good person either; he had an antisocial personality. When studying abroad, he was expelled for intentionally causing serious injury. His biological mother spent a lot of money to cover it up. Unexpectedly, he came to China and transformed into a gentle and elegant school doctor.

He had mental issues to begin with, and later, for Xu Jiao's sake, he completely blackened and became a psychopathic killer.

Xu Zhao only found this out after that kidnapping. After her death, her soul didn't dissipate for a while, floating above. She saw the love-hate entanglements between Xu Jiao and a group of men.

She also knew that the kidnapping, supposedly orchestrated by Li Yan's rival, was actually masterminded by Fan Zhiang. He wanted to play the hero and save Xu Jiao to win her heart, but Li Yan took advantage of the situation, leading to the original host's death.

This directly triggered his blackening, causing him to imprison Xu Jiao in a twisted, sadistic love affair. He ruthlessly attacked Xu Jiao's suitors and even killed two he didn't like. But ultimately, he was no match for Li Yan's brilliance and was sent to prison to face the firing squad.

Who would have thought this gentlemanly exterior hid a complete psychopath inside?

She hadn't even gotten around to dealing with him, yet he delivered himself to her door.

Xu Zhao retorted, "Is it that Xu Jiao won't have a school to attend if she leaves Yinghua?"

Although the Xu Family was indeed badly damaged by this ordeal, it wasn't to the point where their child would have no high school to go to. It was just that Yinghua High School was an established elite school; those who could enter were either rich or noble.

For the Xu Family, who wanted to catch a wealthy son-in-law, and the vain Xu Jiao, Yinghua was the best choice.

"I just want to stay at Yinghua, why is it so hard?" Xu Jiao's eyes were red, and she bit her lower lip, looking as pitiful as could be, yet still showing a hint of unyielding spirit.

Unyielding my foot!

"If you want to stay at Yinghua, you can. Work hard yourself, or have Mom, Dad, and Big Brother work harder. Don't just donate one building; they should donate at least half a campus."

"Xu Zhao, I'm your sister! You're actually mocking me, mocking the Xu Family!"

Xu Zhao sighed slightly. Nothing wrong with what I said; I'm pointing out two clear paths for you.

Xu Jiao lowered herself and pleaded, "Zhao Zhao, can you please not leave Yinghua? You've finished your city-level competition, and Li Yan was forced abroad because of you. You haven't lost anything. Just stay at Yinghua; let's stay here together, okay?"

"The spot in the city-level competition was what I deserved. Li Yan wasn't forced abroad because of me; he brought it on himself. I haven't lost anything? Who was the one being bullied for over a year? Who was the one things were thrown at? Who was the one lying in the hospital for so many days?"

"Oh, and I lost an opportunity—the chance to join the National Training Team in Grade 10."

As soon as Xu Zhao finished speaking, sure enough, she saw panic flash across her 'gentle and kind' sister's face, her eyes not daring to meet hers.

Although she had guessed the answer, seeing this expression confirmed her suspicion.

"Zhao Zhao, what are you talking about?" Xu Jiao avoided the main point. "I'm begging you, just stay at Yinghua. If you stay, I'll go plead with Mom and Dad to forgive you, okay?"

"What right do they have to forgive me? Right now, it's me who doesn't forgive them for what they did to me," Xu Zhao mocked.

"You want to stay at Yinghua? But don't forget, the year and a half you spent at Yinghua was stolen. You had no right to be here in the first place. Your family used moral kidnapping to force me into Yinghua just so you could get in."

Xu Jiao was stunned by Xu Zhao's words. When she came to, she cried like rain, nearly fainting. She clutched her chest and was weakly protected in Fan Zhiang's arms as he comforted her.

But when his gaze touched Xu Zhao, Fan Zhiang's original gentleness was immediately replaced by ferocity, his eyes cold and venomous like a snake.

"You must apologize to Jiao Jiao right now, immediately!" Fan Zhiang gritted his teeth.

Xu Zhao marveled at how fast a killer could change faces. There wasn't a trace of his gentle 'school heartthrob' image left.

Meanwhile, Gu Yunjing felt a threat.

He narrowed his eyes. He was no stranger to killing intent; this man was dangerous.

1105 was a bit excited: [Oho... the killer is going to flip! Is he having another episode?]

Xu Zhao: It's best if he shows his true colors and tries to attack her; she'll teach him a lesson directly.

So, she went all out to "court death": "Xu Jiao, you're really something. As soon as Li Yan leaves, you have a new protector. Do they have to wait in line? Who's the official one, and who's the backup? I see Dr. Fan has moved up the ranks quite quickly; Li Yan has only been gone for less than half a month. I thought you and Li Yan were inseparable, but it turns out your feelings are quite fragile."

"You—you're talking nonsense! Dr. Fan and I are innocent; Dr. Fan is just doing it for my own good..." Xu Jiao's face turned bright red as she hurriedly tried to explain.

Innocent? Get out of Fan Zhiang's arms first.

Fan Zhiang took her hand and said, "I know, Jiao Jiao. You're not that kind of person. You've always been the most beautiful person in my heart."

"Dr. Fan, don't blame me for not reminding you. You'd better confirm first if your 'most beautiful' has broken up with Li Yan, otherwise, you'll become a shameful third party."

"But then again, Dr. Fan, you probably don't mind being a third party. After all, you've loved my sister so deeply in secret, being a 'licking dog' for so long. Now that you've got a chance, who cares about being a third party? It's quite a coincidence; my sister doesn't mind being a third party either. Back when Liang Yiqing and Li Yan were still a couple, she had already intervened. In that sense, you two are a perfect match."

"Shut up! Xu Zhao, shut up!" This time Xu Jiao was truly driven mad. She dropped her timid act, baring her teeth and wishing she could tear her mouth apart. She never thought that one day, that dull girl who was always suppressed by her would be so sharp-tongued, insulting people without using a single swear word.

"Dr. Fan, your small-time background won't catch the Xu Family's eye. It has to be at least a second-tier family or higher. Why else would Li Yan be chosen? My sister's standards are very high; if you're not rich or powerful, don't even think about it—you wouldn't even qualify as a backup. You'd better crawl back into your corner and watch her get married and have kids. If she runs out of money, you can provide for her and someone else's kids. If another man makes her sad, you can offer her a shoulder to lean on. A 'licking dog' should have the self-awareness of a 'licking dog'."

With a disdainful look and her mouth running non-stop, Gu Yunjing was a bit dazed. He knew her combat power wasn't weak, but he didn't expect it to be this strong. This verbal onslaught could choke someone to death.

1105 was also dumbfounded. Getting someone who usually doesn't talk much and just acts to say such a long paragraph was truly not easy.

After a long while, 1105 managed to say: [Zhao Zhao, I've found that you have the potential to be a vicious female supporting character.]

Every word was poking Fan Zhiang's sore spots, insulting the goddess in his heart. Calling him a 'licking dog' over and over, the heart-stabbing words poured out like they were free. He had never seen such an annoying woman!

"You're looking for death!" His eyes were wide with rage, his hands clenched into fists. He couldn't take it anymore. Ignoring his 'little Jiao Jiao' in his arms, he raised his fist and charged at them.

Here he comes, here comes the human sandbag.

Xu Zhao was eager to try.

But before the opponent could reach her, her wrist tightened, and she was suddenly pulled behind someone.

Gu Yunjing leaned down and landed a punch right in Fan Zhiang's abdomen. Gu Yunjing was often trained by his father, so his physical fitness was top-notch.

Xu Zhao wasn't to be outdone. I've pushed things this far; it would be a waste if I didn't get to move my hands and loosen up my muscles.

Seizing the opportunity, Xu Zhao delivered a side kick, sending the man flying quite a distance.

1105: [Uh—is that it?]

The killer's combat power is lacking.

"Ah... Dr. Fan, Dr. Fan, are you okay?" Xu Jiao's figure flashed as she threw herself onto the fallen man.

Xu Zhao took two steps forward. Xu Jiao immediately shrank back warily. Unfortunately, the fallen Fan Zhiang couldn't get up to protect her for the moment. The two could only huddle together. Fan Zhiang's eyes stared at Xu Zhao with malice, but right now, every move made him feel like his internal organs were displaced. It hurt so much. Otherwise, otherwise, he would definitely tear her into a thousand pieces.

Xu Zhao walked to within half a meter of them, stopped, crouched down, took out a tissue from her pocket to use as a buffer, and picked up the Scalpel from the ground.

She tilted her head and asked Gu Yunjing, "Gu Yunjing, this Dr. Fan is carrying a weapon. What does he want to do?"

Fan Zhiang's heart went cold. He felt his pocket; sure enough, the Scalpel was gone.