Unlucky Ghost

Since he didn't participate in the City Exam, he would have to draw from the Red-Black Lottery, and he couldn't retake the exam.

To prevent people from exploiting loopholes, the Old Federation's retake system was extremely strict. Those who wanted to retake the exam had to have scored highly in the City Exam but were not satisfied with their current school. Missing the exam was not covered by the retake mechanism.

Even if Zhang Tai's family had the means, it was irreparable.

"Don't worry, son, I know what to do!"

Su Yuan replied confidently.

"Good!"

Su Ming didn't say anything more.

The two walked towards Wang Qiang. As Wang Qiang watched Su Ming approach, he felt a growing unease, instinctively fearing Su Ming.

At this moment, in Wang Qiang's eyes, Su Ming was no longer the harmless, chubby boy, but a meticulous and ruthless character.

"Have you decided? Do you die, or does he die?"

Su Ming squatted down, reached into Wang Qiang's pocket, and took out his phone, handing it back to him.

Wang Qiang gritted his teeth, took the phone, and dialed Zhang Tai's number.

The call was connected quickly.

"How is it?"

An arrogant voice came from the phone.

"He's been dealt with severely."

Wang Qiang replied to Zhang Tai.

"Good, go hide for a few days."

Zhang Tai hung up the phone.

Wang Qiang looked at the disconnected phone, his entire body seeming to have lost all strength, and he slumped to the ground.

"Hu Jia, take them away!"

Su Yuan waved his hand and said to his subordinate.

"Yes!"

Hu Jia and the others stepped forward, roughly dragged Wang Qiang and the others up, and took them away.

Su Yuan then said to Su Ming with a smile.

"Son, let's go home."

"Okay."

Su Ming immediately followed Su Yuan down the street.

Along the way, Su Yuan kept looking at Su Ming as if he had something to say.

Su Ming glanced at Su Yuan's expression and then spoke.

"Father, is something on your mind?"

"That son, why have you suddenly become so smart?"

Su Yuan asked hesitantly. In his memory, his son wasn't particularly intelligent. Now, Su Ming was not only diligent and studious but also very smart. Although he knew it was likely triggered by the incident with Lin Chuyu, and that he might not have given up, wanting to strive for improvement, which had changed him. However, he didn't think this was good. Because he was too persistent, if he couldn't achieve his goals in the future, he might go to another extreme.

When Su Ming heard this, he naturally replied.

"It's because Teacher Jiang Yu taught me well."

"Uh, Jiang Yu! Son, you must learn from him! Teacher Jiang Yu is excellent. Your father, at the time, wasn't focused on studying, so I didn't achieve much."

Su Yuan said to Su Ming with a smile.

"Cut the crap. You never studied properly back then, and you didn't want to. You slept in class every day. Once, to skip class, you even hid in Grandpa's study and clumsily broke Grandpa's favorite vase. In the end, Grandpa hung you up and beat you half to death."

Su Ming replied with a sigh.

"Ah, how do you know about that?"

Su Yuan looked at Su Ming in disbelief.

"On Grandpa's birthday, he specifically called me aside and lectured me about it, telling me not to be like you. Father, look at the mess you made; even I suffered because of it."

Su Ming said to Su Yuan with a look of disdain.

"Uh, son, don't bring that up, especially in front of your mother. I'll buy you models later."

"We'll see."

"How about two?"

"I'll consider it."

"Three, no more than that."

Under the setting sun, two figures gradually walked away in the afterglow of the sunset.

Year 4618 of the Old Calendar, June 5th.

The day before the City Exam · Old Federation Thirteenth District · Outside Mient Junior Academy.

Su Ming walked towards the school gate, a light backpack slung over his shoulder. The path was bustling with students returning to school.

"Su Ming!"

A familiar voice called out from behind him.

Su Ming stopped and turned. He saw Minke waving and running towards him.

When Minke reached him, panting, Su Ming greeted him.

"Morning, class monitor. Why are you so late today? It's not like you."

By Minke's usual habits, he should have been here much earlier.

Minke gave Su Ming a wry smile.

"I was studying until 3 AM yesterday, so I had trouble getting up this morning."

"How are you prepared?"

"Honestly, not well. I have no confidence at all."

"It's okay, don't overthink it right now. Just relax."

Su Ming and Minke chatted as they walked towards the school.

As they reached the school's main entrance, they saw many students gathered there. Beside the entrance, rows of honor boards were displayed.

These boards showcased the names and photos of all the teachers, security guards, and students who bravely fought during the Chilami invasion.

Of course, the most eye-catching were Lin Chuyu and an enlarged photograph.

This photo was the one taken of Principal Roken, Su Ming, and two others.

Many returning students looked at the photo and started discussing.

"Isn't that Minke, the class monitor from Mecha Class 3, and Chen Tong?"

"It is! They're on the honor roll."

"Who's the one in the middle with only their forehead showing? I can't see them at all."

"Must be some unlucky guy."

Not far away, Principal Roken was gazing at his enlarged photo from a distance. The more he looked, the more satisfied he became.

"Lord Roken, how is the enlarged size?" the photographer, Xiao Gao, asked obsequiously.

"Perfect. And I'm very pleased with this photo you took. It truly captures my majestic physique."

Principal Roken genuinely loved this photo.

"Lord Roken, it's not that I'm a good photographer, but you yourself are already grand and imposing!" Xiao Gao flattered him skillfully.

"Well said! Here's your bonus!" Principal Roken handed Xiao Gao a thick envelope.

"Thank you, Lord Roken!" Xiao Gao's face crinkled with a smile as he quickly took the envelope with both hands.

Meanwhile, Su Ming and Minke glanced at the enlarged photo. Seeing Principal Roken occupying more than half of the picture, they immediately lost interest in the crowd and headed towards their classroom.

Shortly after, Su Ming and Minke arrived at their classroom.

As they stepped into the room, they saw Huang Mao and others excitedly surrounding them, shouting.

"Ooh, here comes our hero!"

"Stop making a fuss," Minke coughed and said.

"Class monitor, we weren't talking about you. We were talking about Su Ming," Huang Mao and the others replied with smiles.

"Me? Isn't my face completely obscured in the photo?" Su Ming asked, confused.

"Heh heh, what does that matter? It's all for show. We're telling you, your spring has arrived." Huang Mao and his friends winked and said.

"Sorry, I don't understand what you're talking about?" Su Ming was completely bewildered. But seeing their mischievous smiles, he suspected something was up.