This matter, from beginning to end, might be true, or it might be Sheng Tang’s conjecture.
After she spoke, the car compartment fell into a slight silence. She awkwardly touched her nose and wanted to explain, "I am really sensitive and used to being cautious."
But Gu Shiting spoke first.
He didn’t show any doubt, but rather, in an admiring tone, he said, "Tangtang, nothing escapes your eyes. You’re so smart."
Sheng Tang acknowledged that every celebrity needs fans, needs a support club that praises and supports them unconditionally.
Now, she also has her little support club, with Gu Shiting as the flag-bearer president, giving her all sorts of blind praise.
This feeling is really happy.
Since crossing over into this world, Sheng Tang has understood many things she didn’t know before and often feels very happy, as if those previously unattainable emotions are now within reach.
She couldn’t help but smile, dimples appearing on her cheeks.
"Do you now know what I am going to do?" Sheng Tang said, "What were you thinking about sitting there alone just now?"
Gu Shiting: "...."
Young Master Gu refused to admit he was jealous and lightly coughed.
Sheng Tang laughed.
Gu Shiting changed the subject, asking Sheng Tang about the mastermind behind this matter.
"Has uncle offended someone?" he asked.
Sheng Tang was also unsure.
It’s impossible not to offend anyone. Even the most indifferent person might inadvertently step on someone’s toes.
"It’s not clear yet," Sheng Tang said. "I estimate that it will erupt soon. I’m a bit worried about my parents, afraid they won’t be able to handle it."
Gu Shiting comforted her, "It won’t happen."
"Adults are sometimes more fragile than we imagine," Sheng Tang smiled.
Gu Shiting gently touched her hair.
This action carried a bit of affection.
Sheng Tang noticed, but, feeling that she was overthinking, decided not to read too much into it.
After all, Gu Shiting is like a blank slate, not understanding romantic feelings.
The car took Gu Shiting back to the villa and then sent Sheng Tang back.
Gu Shiting invited her to stay for dinner, but she politely refused, eager to get home.
Home was calm for a few days.
Dad didn’t mention the girl named Chen Zhan at the dinner table; it seemed she hadn’t approached him again.
Sheng Tang diligently studied while keeping an eye on the family’s affairs.
Three days later, Dad brought up Chen Zhan on his own and said, "Today was really bizarre. But I followed Tangtang’s advice and recorded the conversation."
Mom looked at him curiously.
Dad recounted the whole story.
Grandma and Mom both frowned slightly, "What’s that girl trying to do?"
They both had great trust in Professor Sheng, knowing he wouldn’t do anything to betray the family.
"Let’s listen to the recording," Sheng Tang said.
Dad took out his phone and played the recording.
The recording was indeed very strange.
Sheng Tang immediately asked, "Dad, why did she choose today to find you, neither earlier nor later?"
Professor Sheng didn’t know either.
"Has the sample paper for your final exam come out yet?" Sheng Tang asked.
Professor Sheng was slightly stunned, "Yes, it has."
"Take a look. Has anyone tampered with it?" Sheng Tang said.
The sample paper was in the drawer of Professor Sheng’s office. Because it was very important, he had locked it up.
"I’ll check it first thing in the morning."
"You haven’t submitted the sample paper to the college yet, right?" Sheng Tang asked again.
"This is just the first draft. I might need to make a few changes, so it definitely won’t be handed in until mid-January," Professor Sheng said.
"Go get it back now. If there’s anything unusual, you need to replace it immediately," Sheng Tang said.
The whole family looked at Sheng Tang.