Chapter 909: Eager to Quickly Finish
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Gu Zi didn’t quite agree with Guangwai’s approach; she felt that deserving students should be given a chance. However, there was no arguing with the fact that Guangwai had maintained its top position for years and could afford to be selective.
Eventually, she caught the director’s encouraging gaze, but rather than say more, Gu Zi decided it was best to focus on the upcoming exam. Proving herself through her performance would speak louder than words.
Before long, the moral education director gathered the dozen or so students she was supervising and escorted them to their assigned examination room. Each room was spacious, accommodating only a small number of students, which significantly reduced the opportunity for cheating.
Gu Zi was seated second from the entrance. Feeling relaxed, she settled into her seat.
It wasn’t long before the exams began, and as the test papers were distributed, Gu Zi quickly skimmed through hers. As she reviewed the questions, her relaxed demeanor turned even more at ease. She had heard that the preliminary exam questions were tougher than the actual college entrance exam, yet here she was, finding the questions to be a breeze!
With that, she began answering the questions, eager to finish quickly so she could return home to her precious daughter, Lele, who was waiting for her.
Half an hour later, while the other candidates were still struggling with the questions, beads of sweat forming on their brows, Gu Zi calmly stood up and approached one of the supervising teachers. “Teacher, I’m ready to submit my paper.”
The examination format required two teachers to oversee the testing, and since this particular teacher was closer, Gu Zi addressed her instead of the moral education director.
The supervising teacher was taken aback. “Gu Zi, are you sure you want to turn in your paper so early? Don’t you want to check for mistakes? This preliminary exam is quite challenging; don’t take it lightly.”
Gu Zi, however, didn’t even glance back at her paper. “I’ve already checked it. Please go ahead and collect the paper; I need to get home.”
With no further argument, the teacher complied, knowing that early submission was a candidate’s right. She tried to caution Gu Zi one last time, shaking her head as she collected the exam, thinking it a pity.
Surely, no one could adequately complete the paper in just half an hour. This student seemed to take the exam for granted, perhaps viewing it as merely a preliminary assessment.
However, just as Gu Zi reached the corner of the hallway, the moral education director intercepted her. “You came to take this exam, yet you seem to be ready to give up. What’s the point of participating if that’s the case?”
Gu Zi turned to face the director, noting her serious expression. While she felt no particular concern, she understood the director’s intentions were well-meaning. “Teacher, I took the exam seriously. I need to leave early because I have a three-year-old at home who needs my care. I’ll return for the next two subjects scheduled for this afternoon, as my home isn’t far from here.”
Gu Zi was primarily eager to return home. With Su Shen rarely able to push aside all his important work to be with them, she wanted to ensure they could share a family lunch together. It seemed far more worthwhile than spending extra time in the examination room. Plus, before leaving, she had teased Su Le, saying she would come back to surprise them for lunch.
However, the moral education director, hearing Gu Zi’s words, interpreted them differently. At her age, Gu Zi was not only married but also had a three-year-old child. The director was taken aback; this young woman was juggling so much, yet still managed to prioritize her studies and attend the preliminary exam. It was genuinely moving!
Such a dedicated student should not have to face such difficulties in life. With a newfound understanding, the director decided not to stop Gu Zi any longer. “You can go now,” she said. “It’s indeed not safe for a three-year-old to be home alone.”
The director even accompanied Gu Zi to the stairwell.
Gu Zi, unaware of the director’s thoughts, was simply delighted as she left the school. She took a taxi back home, and when she arrived, she found that Su Shen had just finished preparing lunch. He had even set out her bowl and chopsticks, seemingly anticipating her return.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, Gu Zi feigned ignorance and asked, “Su Shen, who are these bowls and chopsticks for? Spill the beans!”
Su Shen tightened his embrace, leaning down to kiss her. Their lips met in a fervent kiss, full of longing, as he replied honestly, “They’re for you. I know you promised Lele you’d come back, and I knew you wouldn’t break your word.”
Just then, little Lele scampered in from the yard, her face lighting up at the sight of Gu Zi. She rushed over, bombarding her with questions. “Mommy, was the exam fun? Can I take the exam too? What was your test on? Will I be able to do it?”
Gu Zi patiently answered each question. “It was fun! When you’re a bit older and in school, you’ll get to take exams too. This morning, I had an English exam, and this afternoon, I’ll be testing in Chinese and Physics. By the time you start learning, you’ll know it all!”