There is a class meeting in the evening, after Gu Lingling and Yang Yunhai came out from Mr. Zhou’s place, the two of them wandered around the school for a bit, then Yang Yunhai took her to the classroom.
"Look, that’s Gu Lingling’s fiancé."
"He looks quite nice."
"He is nice, just a bit older, definitely older than us."
"That’s why she is a child bride, being watched so closely."
From a distance, they could hear someone whispering.
Yang Yunhai was a little puzzled.
Gu Lingling gave him a sidelong glance, "I have no idea who’s spreading rumors that I am your child bride."
Yang Yunhai, "...Who’s spreading these rumors? That’s ruining a military marriage."
Are they saying he’s old?
A child bride!
It’s amazing how people come up with ideas.
And being watched closely!
Gu Lingling gave a cold smile, "Who else could it be? It’s just Zhang Xiaoman."
Don’t think she didn’t know.
Within just two days, Zhang Xiaoman had been telling people everywhere that she’s Yang Yunhai’s child bride, just because Yunhai’s family is wealthy and powerful, so they arranged for a child bride for him.
"Her." Yang Yunhai’s mouth slightly curled up, "It’s okay, bear with it for now."
Eh?
Gu Lingling looked at Yang Yunhai with suspicion, something was up.
If she was ever wronged, Yang Yunhai would directly handle it for her, or allow her to deal with it on the spot.
Bear with it?
This was the first time he ever said this to her.
Yang Yunhai didn’t explain further, he ruffled her hair, "Go on in, I’ll pick you up over the weekend, Grandpa wants to see you."
"Alright." Despite feeling a bit scared inside, Gu Lingling said, having heard Mr. Yang didn’t seem to particularly like her, but an ugly daughter-in-law always has to see her parents-in-law.
"Good girl." Yang Yunhai smiled indulgently.
"Really handsome!" From a distance, Zhang Zhaodi said enviously, "I didn’t know he smiled like that."
That day, his cold face was really frightening, and she empathized with Gu Lingling for quite a while.
"Being handsome doesn’t put food on the table." Tong Sha said indifferently from the side.
She glanced at Gu Lingling again, "Let’s go, head in."
"Mm." Zhang Zhaodi nodded, adding, "I’m not sure if Wen Jing told her, but we’re voting for you later."
"It doesn’t matter whether she said it or not, I don’t care about her vote," Tong Sha remarked.
Zhang Zhaodi glanced at her, "Being from the same dorm, she’ll support us without needing to say anything."
Tong Sha smiled and said no more.
When Gu Lingling walked into the classroom, the girls were already seated and saved a seat for her, "Thanks a lot."
Gu Lingling said with a smile.
"Your fiancé smiled just now, quite handsome." Zhang Zhaodi whispered.
"Thanks." Gu Lingling stuck out her tongue.
"Tong Sha is running for class leader later, we have to support our dormmate," Zhang Zhaodi said.
"Of course," Gu Lingling replied.
Anyway, it was all about voting, and she didn’t know anyone else, voting for her dormmate was good, having connections was also good.
Tong Sha was a bit surprised, "Thank you, Gu Lingling."
"You’re welcome."
This was actually the first time she’d called her by name, even though it always seemed a bit odd before.
Soon Zhang Hongying arrived, took attendance, saw everyone was punctual, and then started with self-introductions for everyone to get acquainted, before beginning the election for class committee.
The competition was pretty fierce, mainly between Tong Sha and another boy named Xu Xiongfei.
Xu Xiongfei was from the Capital City, and he had quite a few acquaintances among the classmates, Gu Lingling wasn’t surprised he stood out, but she hadn’t expected Tong Sha to receive so many votes too.
She actually got only one vote less than Xu Xiongfei, not securing the class leader position.
However, she became the league secretary.
Not bad indeed.
Gu Lingling thought she was done, then leisurely whispered with Wen Jing.
Suddenly, she heard Zhang Hongying calling her name.