Therefore, early that day, just as Chiang Xiao had left the town, she was called back by Ge Liutao who had hurried to catch up with her.
"The school’s teachers have come looking for you, asking you to go to the school," Ge Liutao said, slightly out of breath, but she vaguely noticed that her body seemed much better. If this had been before, her heart wouldn’t have been able to keep up with such a hurried pace.
However, since she was preoccupied with other matters, she didn’t ponder it much, but she looked at Chiang Xiao with some concern.
When the teacher had arrived at their door earlier, she had been quite startled, originally thinking they were coming to notify her of her grades. But judging by the teacher’s expression, which seemed somewhat grave, it didn’t seem like good news.
Specifically because they were eager to know the results, they had been staying in Osmanthus Alley these past few days, leaving their address with Principal Chu, which would make it convenient for him to contact her should there be any need.
But Chiang Xiao hadn’t expected them to come looking for her so soon.
Chiang Songhai and the others were also startled, "Could there be a problem with the examination?"
They all placed great importance on Chiang Xiao’s examination, as so many people knew about her grade-skipping exam. If she didn’t pass, they feared Chiang Xiao wouldn’t be able to withstand the blow.
Moreover, those people would definitely gossip, and even if Chiang Xiao went to the school, starting in the first year of junior high, she would probably feel a great deal of psychological pressure.
All were looking at Chiang Xiao with worry.
But Chiang Xiao just slightly furrowed her brows, then said, "I’ll go back first then, and go up the mountain with you another time."
After all, her examination was more important for now.
Chiang Songhai hurriedly said, "Then I’ll go back with you."
"We should also head back and see what’s going on," Xu Linjiang and Ge Dejun prepared to turn back as well.
Chiang Xiao quickly stopped them, "There’s no need; you all should go to the mountain as usual. It’s likely not a big issue, and I can handle it myself. Besides, you wouldn’t be able to help much even if you went."
The others felt somewhat embarrassed; indeed, they really couldn’t help with examination matters.
In the end, Chiang Xiao went back to the town with Ge Liutao, but she refused even when Ge Liutao offered to accompany her to the school.
Upon arriving at the school, Chiang Xiao was directly taken to the principal’s office, where seven or eight teachers were present, including Teacher Luo, Yu Chunyu, and Zou Xiaoling.
As she entered, all eyes shifted to her, observing her.
Was such a grand reception necessary? What was this about?
Chiang Xiao was also somewhat bewildered.
She felt that she had performed quite well in the exam; why then were they all wearing such serious expressions?
Principal Chu hadn’t spoken yet when Teacher Luo already said in a stern voice, "Chiang Xiao, your exam results are out, but some teachers refuse to believe that you achieved these grades on your own!"
Upon hearing this, Chiang Xiao’s mind settled.
So, she had done well in the exam? She wasn’t afraid if they didn’t believe it was her own genuine effort; she could undergo any verification.
Chiang Xiao’s gaze swept over the room, catching Yu Chunyu’s indignation and skepticism. It seemed that Yu Chunyu was definitely one who didn’t believe in her results.
"What do the principal and teachers think should be done? I can assure you that I haven’t cheated," she proposed.
Principal Chu’s tone was calm yet still solemn.
"Chiang Xiao, this matter is not difficult to resolve. We plan to select three subjects, and for each subject set one question on the spot. If you can solve all three questions, it will prove that your examination results are valid. Are you willing to take up this challenge once more?"