After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

Zhao Rou was being pulled along by Kong Chunhua and had no choice but to follow her.

When the mother and daughter returned home, Kong Chunhua stormed in, slamming the door behind her.

She looked at Zhao Rou, her eyes filled with anger: "How dare you say such things! You really don't respect me as your mother!"

Zhao Rou covered her face, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Mom, please let me explain. I already have a better choice than Chen Ming."

"Even better than Chen Ming? Is there anyone in this world who's even more of a sycophant?"

Kong Chunhua was stunned. She looked at Zhao Rou, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided, replaced by an indescribable helplessness.

“How can Chen Ming compare to him? Yu Chuang and I are truly in love. Chen Ming can’t even compare to a toe.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rou quickly replied.

"Yu Chuang? You mean the son of the trade market owner in town?"

Kong Chunhua's eyes shone.

"Yes, that's him."

Kong Chunhua was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Rou Rou, it's not that I don't understand you. But you have to understand, Chen Ming is a duck that's already in our hands, but what about Yu Chuang? What will he give you?"

“Yu Chuang has already promised me that he will help me start a business as soon as we graduate from high school, and this is not a big deal for his family.”

Kong Chunhua frowned, clearly still weighing Zhao Rou's words. "This is no child's play. However, I heard that the Yu family also has an only son. As long as we can win him over, we will never have to look after the Chen family again. A lifetime of wealth and honor awaits us."

“Mom, I know what you’re worried about.” Zhao Rou sat down next to Kong Chunhua, her tone much gentler. “Yu Chuang would never lie to me. He has his own ideas, and his father supports him. Unlike Chen Ming, he’s responsible and has foresight.”

After hearing Zhao Rou's words, Kong Chunhua's doubts seemed to lessen somewhat, but she still couldn't help but remind her, "Rou Rou, you have to remember that although the Yu family is well-off, their expectations and demands are definitely not low either. You have to be prepared and not just look at the present."

"Don't worry, Mom, I understand the reasoning. I'm going to wash up now."

Then, Zhao Rou turned and went into the bathroom.

Kong Chunhua stood there, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Tonight's events have completely severed the relationship between the Chen family and their family.

...

The next morning, a tense and busy atmosphere permeated the school.

The mock exam results were finally released, and the students gathered in small groups to discuss their scores.

Zhao Rou stood at the classroom door, holding her report card in her hand, a satisfied smile on her face.

Zhao Rou's report card shows that she ranks among the top in all subjects, especially in mathematics and English, where her scores are astonishingly high.

Just then, Zhao Rou's homeroom teacher, Ms. Wang, walked over and patted her on the shoulder: "Zhao Rou, your mock exam results were outstanding, ranking first in the class. If you continue like this, you'll definitely get the selection quota for civil servants at Zhongdu University next week." Ms. Wang looked at Zhao Rou approvingly, her eyes full of expectation.

Zhao Rou felt both happy and nervous upon hearing the news.

She knew that the selection quota for civil servants at Zhongdu University was extremely rare, and getting this opportunity meant that she would have the chance to pursue further studies at Zhongdu University.

"Thank you, Teacher Wang. I will continue to work hard."

Teacher Wang nodded and encouraged her, "Zhao Rou, I've seen all your hard work. However, you should also pay attention to balancing work and rest, and not put too much pressure on yourself."

Zhao Rou smiled and replied, "I will, Teacher Wang."

Then, Teacher Wang walked directly up to Chen Ming.

"Chen Ming, what happened to this exam? Why did you hand in a blank paper?"

Teacher Wang's expression changed instantly.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Wang, something happened at home recently, and I've been feeling very upset, so I didn't perform well on the exam," Chen Ming explained calmly.

Teacher Wang frowned, clearly dissatisfied with Chen Ming's explanation: "Chen Ming, I know you come from a wealthy family, but Chen Ming, exams are a reflection of your personal abilities. At the rate you are now, you'll be living off your family's wealth sooner or later." Teacher Wang's tone was stern.

After hearing this, Chen Ming sneered: "Even if you take the exam seriously, what can you do? You still can't surpass Zhao Rou. This time, the spot for the selected civil servants is definitely hers."

Chen Ming's sarcastic voice instantly drew the attention of the entire class.

It's worth noting that Chen Ming's grades have always been among the best in his class, so handing in a blank paper this time was clearly a way to pave the way for his goddess.

In Zhao Rou's words, "Chen Ming, your family is well-off, so this selection quota is dispensable for you. But it's different for me. I need to gradually overcome my inferiority complex so that we can be together properly in the future."

Chen Ming didn't know why he had acted impulsively and agreed, but Zhao Rou later confessed to him after drinking one time.

Even if Chen Ming submitted a blank paper, Zhao Rou wouldn't have been selected given her grades at the time. She had to use special means to get Teacher Wang to leak the questions in advance, but Zhao Rou didn't specify what those special means were.

Upon hearing Chen Ming's words, Teacher Wang's face darkened further. He said sternly, "Chen Ming, are you questioning the school's fairness? What do you mean by saying that this selection of civil servants is a no-brainer for Zhao Rou? Such remarks are irresponsible."

“I will stand by my words. With Zhao Rou’s abilities, how could she have achieved such results without cheating?” Chen Ming questioned her bluntly.

"Chen Ming, I know that it's because I haven't accepted your advances that I've made you lose face in front of the whole school, but you don't need to question my grades or doubt my character because of this."

Zhao Rou spoke in a pitiful manner.

Teacher Wang angrily slammed her hand on the podium, and the murmurs in the classroom abruptly ceased.

"Chen Ming, you are slandering your classmate. Come to my office with me and we'll have a serious talk."

"Let's talk things out here. I think it's really inappropriate to let some people with bad character represent our school."

Chen Ming spoke up.

His words also attracted the attention of the whole class. After all, there was only one spot for selected graduates in the whole school, which was an opportunity for all of them.

Now that they know someone is trying to compete for a spot through unfair means, they naturally cannot accept it.

"Teacher Wang, is this true?"

"Zhao Rou's grades have always been mediocre, and there is definitely something fishy about her results this time."

……

Upon hearing these words, Teacher Wang's face immediately turned ashen.

He never expected Chen Ming to say such a thing in public. If his deal with Zhao Rou were discovered, his teaching career would be over.

"Quiet! Enough!" Teacher Wang's voice echoed in the classroom. He sternly scanned the whole class, then fixed his gaze on Chen Ming.

"Chen Ming, the school has zero tolerance for any cheating. Zhao Rou's grades are the result of her own hard work, and as her homeroom teacher, I can vouch for that."