Chiang Xiao raised an eyebrow.
Was Yu Chunyu talking about Meng Xinian?
Did she think it was Meng Xinian who had hired a tutor for her?
Or did she think that all this had been taught by Meng Xinian?
However, no matter what Yu Chunyu thought, Chiang Xiao had no intention of explaining anything to her anymore.
Besides, he was her fiancé, not some ’big brother’.
Tyrant Meng, oh Tyrant Meng, that’s why having a man too handsome only causes trouble!
She simply said, "Teacher Yu, my self-study skills are very strong!"
That statement was also true.
"Alright, Chiang Xiao, your exam results will be announced later," Principal Chu now seemed to speak with a softer tone, after all, how could he not be happy with such a genius in the school? And he really liked Chiang Xiao’s performance. "School starts on September 1st, and you will then be a third-year graduating student at our middle school. I hope you stay humble and focused, and study hard to achieve even better results in the future."
"Yes, Principal, I remember," she responded.
Although Chiang Xiao had such a foundation, she still took her daily classes very seriously.
"Everyone can go back to your duties, I have a few more words for Chiang Xiao, and to talk about our school’s ethos and discipline," said Principal Chu.
All the teachers gave Chiang Xiao a thumbs-up, then left.
Even if Yu Chunyu felt reluctant, she couldn’t say anything at this point and was pulled away by Zou Xiaoling.
Once outside on the sports field, Zou Xiaoling couldn’t help but say, "Chun Yu, what’s wrong with you? Why do you have such a deep prejudice against Chiang Xiao?"
"I have a deep prejudice against her? It’s because you all haven’t seen her true colors!" Yu Chunyu bit her lower lip, feeling somewhat hurt, "Xiaoling, do you also think I’m wrong? But that child really has a bad character!"
"What’s wrong with her character? Honestly, for a child from a poor mountainous area to be self-taught and become successful, I think that’s very impressive."
"Self-taught and successful? Do you really believe that? I sure don’t!" Yu Chunyu sneered, "I think there must be someone teaching her. The bookstores in our town don’t have much in the way of good tutoring materials. Moreover, to be good at English, you need to listen and practice a lot. I guess someone in the city is sending her materials, or even, it’s possible they bought her a tape recorder and cassettes!"
At that time, a tape recorder and cassettes were still rare luxuries; those who could afford such things definitely came from economically well-off families and also had some connections.
"Well, if her family has well-off relatives, that’s quite normal. The provincial city, it seems her family really has some..." Zou Xiaoling drifted off in thought.
She remembered what Ho Laidi had told her.
Ho Laidi had said that although they lived in a mountain village, her family’s financial situation was unique in the village. Her youngest son was even supported to study in the provincial city, and moreover, their entire family would become city dwellers in the future.
So Chiang Xiao’s uncle was in the provincial city.
His grades must also be quite outstanding, right? That must be why he could afford to study in the provincial city, right? And if the Chiang Family could support someone studying and living in the provincial city, perhaps their financial situation was indeed not bad?
What if Chiang Xiao’s study materials and tape recorder cassettes were all purchased by her uncle?
Her studies, perhaps, were also coached by her uncle?
Zou Xiaoling suddenly thought quite far ahead, but in her heart, she was already partly convinced by the grand picture Ho Laidi had previously painted for her.