Rebirth of a Top Student's Handbook

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, the two walked in silence to the long corridor in the hotel courtyard.

At the corner of the corridor, Gong Yu finally let go of Zhou Min's hand, which he had been holding tightly.

Zhou Min rubbed her hands, which were a little sore from being gripped so tightly, and asked with a displeased look, "Why did you pull me out?"

Zhou Min was highly suspicious that even without her presence, Aunt Zheng and the others would have been gossiping about her behind her back!

Zhou Min tried hard to recall if she had any embarrassing stories that they could use as gossip.

Seeing Zhou Min's absent-minded look, Gong Yu couldn't help but chuckle and said, "I'm afraid you'll start fighting with them later."

"what?"

"Am I really that bad-tempered?"

Zhou Min questioned him with a look of dissatisfaction.

Zhou Min admitted that she did have a bad temper, but it wasn't as bad as Teacher Gong described.

"It's impolite to interrupt elders in this kind of situation."

This time, Gong Yu didn't continue joking.

Zhou Min opened her mouth upon hearing this, but ultimately said nothing.

Perhaps influenced by her childhood environment, Zhou Min actually lacks respect for elders, especially the elders of her relatives.

Because of some inappropriate words or actions, or because of some conflicts of interest, Zhou Min even looked down on some of them.

Only after hearing Teacher Gong's reminder did Zhou Min realize what her actions meant.

Compared to the trouble caused by Aunt Zheng and her husband, perhaps the most embarrassing thing was interrupting them and giving them a hard time.

Just as Zhou Min was about to express her gratitude to Teacher Gong, she suddenly wondered why he hadn't stopped her yesterday. Was he afraid she would lose face in front of his parents?

So does he feel ashamed?

At that moment, Zhou Min realized she was being overly sensitive. But she couldn't help but let her mind wander.

Seeing that Zhou Min didn't speak, Gong Yu glanced at her a few times, sighed softly, and then took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

Zhou Min was a little surprised to see Teacher Gong smoking for the first time. She couldn't help but ask, "When did you start smoking?"

"just."

Gong Yu doesn't actually smoke, but during dinner yesterday, Zhou's father and Zheng's uncle were very enthusiastic in offering him cigarettes, and he kept smoking one after another.

When Gong Yu passed by a convenience store today, he got out of the car and bought a few packs of cigarettes, and also opened a pack and put it on his person.

Teacher Gong had originally planned to offer cigarettes to Mr. Zhou and his family when they met, but since he doesn't smoke, he forgot about it until he touched his pocket.

"So you're worried? Since I'm putting you in such a difficult position, I'll go back and explain!"

As Zhou Min spoke, she made a move to go back, but Teacher Gong grabbed her arm.

When Zhou Min turned around, she saw Teacher Gong leaning against a pillar in the corridor, holding her hand with one hand and flicking the cigarette butt she had just stubbed out into a trash can not far away with the other.

Compared to his serious and reserved demeanor at school, he now exudes a more casual and carefree air.

This appearance was both unfamiliar and novel to Zhou Min.

After throwing away the cigarette, Gong Yu reached out and grabbed Zhou Min's other hand.

Pulling Zhou Min in front of him, Gong Yu looked directly into her eyes and said seriously, "I gave you a chance. It's too late to regret it now."

Zhou Min felt a little guilty under Teacher Gong's gaze and couldn't help but look away.

The sudden change in the relationship made Zhou Min very uncomfortable.

But she was a little reluctant to refuse outright.

Zhou Min felt that she still had some lingering affection for Teacher Gong.

If I refuse at this point, there's a high chance I won't even be able to remain friends with Teacher Gong.

Since that's the case, let's just continue!

Having made her decision, Zhou Min felt more at ease.

The only thing that bothers her now is the situation in the private room.

Although it was their first meeting, Mr. and Mrs. Gong were clearly cultured people who had long held high positions. Such people are very shrewd and usually speak only to the point.

Zhou Min couldn't even imagine what kind of things her aunt and uncle would reveal about her situation in the short time she was gone.

As Zhou Min was thinking this, she turned to go back, but Teacher Gong held her hand tightly.

"Let go, I need to go back and keep an eye on things," Zhou Min said, dissatisfied.

"What do you want to see? I think you're doing a good job, and it's very authentic."

Faced with Teacher Gong's sudden praise, Zhou Min was a little uncomfortable for a moment, and said shyly while smoothing her hair, "I think so too."

After Zhou Min finished speaking, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Seeing Zhou Min laughing heartily, Gong Yu also smiled.

The two of them then faced each other, holding hands, and began to chat.

When Aunt Zheng's husband arrived, he saw the two of them being all lovey-dovey.

"Cough cough cough...."

"Stop your sweet talk, you two! We're trying to get this over with! We're getting impatient, and you two are here flirting!"

Zhou Min and Gong Yu blushed at Zheng Xiaoyi's blunt words, and awkwardly let go of each other's hands.

Uncle Zheng glanced around at the ground, not seeing any alcohol, and immediately said teasingly, "Next time, if you want to have a private talk, find a quiet place and say it slowly. Don't make up some excuse about getting alcohol. Just say it openly and honestly, so I don't have to make a fool of myself. I thought something was wrong with you two, so I came all the way here to help you carry the alcohol, but I'm sorry for bothering you."

Hearing Uncle Zheng's sarcastic remarks, Zhou Min retorted irritably, "What did you say in there that you can't take back now?"

"How could that be! Don't you know your uncle's words and actions? No one is better at judging situations and acting with tact than me. I'm the one who handles everything for this family!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Min couldn't help but roll her eyes.