CHAPTER 136: CHAPTER 136: SITTING IN THE CLASSROOM, TROUBLE FALLS FROM THE SKY

Xinyan frowned slightly, wondering how this class leader got elected. He seemed fair, but was obviously biased. It was clearly that student Qiu Qingmei who started the trouble, yet both sides got punished equally.

She couldn’t help but look over at Zhao Jianlan.

Zhao Jianlan pouted at her. After putting away her backpack, she whispered, "I’ll tell you later."

The first class was math. Teacher Cao was going over the previous mock exam paper. For the last question on the paper, only the class leader Qi Minghai got it right. However, Xinyan also solved it correctly yesterday. Teacher Cao was very pleased and specifically praised Xinyan.

Qi Minghai didn’t expect the new female classmate to be so impressive and couldn’t help turning to look at her.

This action was clearly noticed by Qiu Qingmei, heightening her hostility towards Xinyan.

Xinyan felt utterly disadvantaged, as if she had become an enemy for no reason at all.

The morning passed quickly, and all the teachers were full of praise for Xinyan, happy to have such a promising student.

When school was over, Zhao Jianlan pulled her along with her out of the school: "Xinyan, let me tell you, that Qiu Qingmei likes Qi Minghai, so you better talk less to Qi Minghai if you can. Qiu Qingmei is just crazy; any girl who talks to Qi Minghai gets targeted by her."

Xinyan understood now why Qiu Qingmei’s words were so sarcastic: "I was wondering why she was so against me on my first day of class."

Seeing that Xinyan believed her, Zhao Jianlan spoke even more eagerly: "Qiu Qingmei’s mom saved Qi Minghai’s mom’s life. The Qi Family previously struggled because Qi Minghai’s mom was in poor health and all their salary went to medical expenses. The Qiu Family helped them a lot. Qiu Qingmei has liked Qi Minghai since she was young, perhaps out of gratitude, and the Qi Family has sort of accepted it.

But Qiu Qingmei doesn’t know when to quit. Her possessiveness is too strong. Any girl who talks to Qi Minghai will face trouble from her. Even if she doesn’t act out in the open, she’ll get you somehow. You’re new here, so you didn’t know. I’m just giving you a heads-up."

Xinyan cheekily made a fist with gratitude towards Zhao Jianlan, "Thanks for the warning."

Zhao Jianlan laughed happily, "You are my brother’s lifesaver, which makes you my benefactor. Of course, I have to watch out for you. By the way, my mom said last night that she wants to come over to see you."

Xinyan was a bit puzzled, "See me?"

While walking backward, Zhao Jianlan explained: "Yeah, you saved my brother before. Our family should have thanked you in person, but then my grandpa went into the hospital. My uncle and aunt weren’t in the city, and my parents were either at work or back visiting my grandpa. So it’s been delayed until now."

Xinyan, hearing this, waved her hand with a smile: "It was just a small matter, and besides, your mom has helped me a lot before too. You really don’t need to mention it."

Just as the two of them reached the factory entrance, they saw Zhang Meilian standing not far away, waving at them.

Zhao Jianlan jogged over, "Mom, what are you doing here?"

Zhang Meilian smiled at her daughter, pointing to Xinyan behind her: "I’m here waiting for Xinyan. Now that you’re in the same class, look after each other more."

Zhao Jianlan grinned mischievously, "Of course! Xinyan and I are good friends now."

She gestured to Xinyan, "Xinyan, hurry! My mom is looking for you."

Xinyan walked quickly over, "Deputy Director Zhang, hello."

Zhang Meilian looked at her with a smile, "Don’t be so formal, you and Jianlan are classmates, just call me Aunt Zhang from now on."

Xinyan smiled and called out, "Aunt Zhang."