The light rain outside the classroom gradually grew heavier.
Fortunately, the students had come prepared today. At noon, blossoms of umbrellas bloomed across the campus, their varied colors competing like flowers in full display.
Jiang Ning opened his umbrella and released his Spiritual Energy, keeping the rain from falling along its edges. Xue Yuantong sheltered beneath it, walking carefully.
Following the crowd out of the school gates, they arrived at the restaurant they had visited last time.
The shop owner remembered Jiang Ning somewhat and greeted him warmly.
Without asking Xue Yuantong's opinion, Jiang Ning ordered several dishes as usual.
"Jiang Ning, the exams are coming up. Do you have any questions for me?" Xue Yuantong decided to show him some concern.
"No," Jiang Ning said.
The material from the first semester of senior high school wasn't particularly difficult. With his ability, placing in the top ten of the grade wouldn't be a problem.
"Fine, then." Xue Yuantong said nothing more. She merely thought that after the exams, once they changed seats, she would properly help Jiang Ning.
While Jiang Ning waited for the food, Ma Shicheng entered the restaurant alone.
The moment he spotted Jiang Ning, his eyes lit up, and he headed over.
"Jiang Ning, I've noticed that whenever it rains, you come out to eat!" Ma Shicheng said.
"Yeah. Want to join us?" Jiang Ning invited him.
Ma Shicheng shook his head. "I'd better eat by myself."
He was actually tempted, but Jiang Ning tended to eat rather lavishly and would surely order quite a few dishes. If they split the bill, his share would probably cost more than his usual two meals combined.
Perhaps Jiang Ning would simply treat him, given his personality, but Ma Shicheng didn't like taking advantage of others. Besides, Jiang Ning had