A Thank You Gift

"Hmph, stop listening to their nonsense. A junior student just came to the classroom looking for you."

Chen Tong snorted.

"Junior student?"

Su Ming was even more surprised. He didn't know any female students from lower grades.

"Short-haired, quite good-looking. Think carefully."

Huang Mao and the others said with a smile.

Just as Su Ming was thinking hard, a timid voice sounded at the door.

"Um, excuse me, is senior Su Ming here?"

"Oh, oh, he's here!"

Huang Mao and the others shouted excitedly. If one didn't know better, they'd think the junior student was looking for them.

Su Ming immediately turned his head. He saw a girl with a delicate appearance, sparkling eyes, short hair, and wearing a blue school uniform, standing prettily at the door, looking somewhat flustered at Su Ming and the others.

"It's you. What do you need me for?"

Su Ming instantly remembered who the girl was. Wasn't this the girl he saved in front of the girls' dormitory that day?

"Hello, senior. I am Li Menghan, from Class 1 of the Command Department, Year 2. I came specifically to thank you, senior."

Li Menghan walked into the classroom and bowed to Su Ming.

"No need to be so polite. It was what I should have done."

Su Ming waved his hand and replied calmly.

"Senior, this is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it!"

Li Menghan picked up a beautifully wrapped handmade box and handed it to Su Ming.

"Wow, hurry up and accept it."

"Accept it!"

Huang Mao and the others shouted, egging him on.

Seeing everyone egging him on, Li Menghan's fair face turned even redder, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at Su Ming.

"Thank you, I'll accept it."

Su Ming saw that Li Menghan looked like she wanted to find a hole to crawl into, so he accepted her gift of thanks.

"Goodbye, senior!"

Seeing that Su Ming had accepted, Li Menghan immediately said goodbye and turned to run out of the classroom.

"Su Ming, hurry up and open it!"

"Yeah, let's see what the gift is."

Huang Mao and the others excitedly crowded around.

Just then, Tang Yan walked in carrying a cardboard box. Seeing that the classroom was in chaos, he shouted sternly.

"What are you doing? Such a mess, what kind of behavior is this? Everyone, back to your seats."

Seeing that Teacher Tang Yan had arrived, Huang Mao and the others quickly returned to their seats.

Tang Yan walked to the podium with the box and said to Minke, "Minke, hand out the admission tickets for the City Exam."

"Okay!"

Minke stepped forward, took the box, and handed them out one by one.

As everyone looked at the admission tickets they received, smiles vanished from their faces, and they all became very nervous.

Tomorrow was the day that would decide their fate.

Teacher Tang Yan cleared his throat and said, "Students, I will briefly go over some important points regarding tomorrow's City Exam. Firstly, your exam location is marked on your admission ticket. You should scout the location in advance so you don't get lost tomorrow. Also, the exam will last for two days. Tomorrow morning at eight, you will have the comprehensive exam, and the day after tomorrow morning at eight, you will have the elective subject exam. Absolutely do not be late; latecomers will not be admitted."

"Understood!"

Everyone replied.

Su Ming glanced at the admission ticket in his hand. He was lucky; his assigned location was at their own school.

Teacher Tang Yan's gaze swept over the students again. He took a deep breath, gathered his emotions, and then said with great emotion, "There is no banquet that lasts forever. After the City Exam, we will all go our separate ways. There isn't much I can give you, teachers, so I'll just say a few more words to you. I hope they can be of some use when you feel lost in the future. Life is often not smooth sailing; you will often encounter many obstacles. But please remember one thing: apart from life and death, nothing else is a big deal. I hope you can face the City Exam with a normal mindset, don't be nervous, and perform to the best of your ability."

"Teacher, the City Exam is a matter of life and death."

Huang Mao couldn't help but say.

Hearing Huang Mao's words, Tang Yan was a little speechless. Didn't he know the City Exam was a matter of life and death? The problem was he didn't want everyone to be too nervous.

Over the years, countless people had made mistakes due to poor psychological resilience and performing poorly under pressure.

So he replied helplessly.

"That was just a metaphor. In short, to sum it all up, don't be too nervous tomorrow. Just give it your all and don't leave any regrets in life. Teachers wish you a bright future and success!"

"Thank you, teacher! We will definitely succeed!"

Minke shouted, leading the way.

The crowd was also greatly encouraged and shouted in unison.

"Very good, you're dismissed!"

Tang Yan waved his hand, telling everyone to disperse.

Everyone got up and left the school, looking for their examination rooms.

Tang Yan stood on the podium, silently watching each student leave.

The next morning.

The entire Thirteenth District was under martial law!

To welcome the City Exam, all airspace, except for public routes, was completely closed.

The wide streets were filled with patrolling guards. At the same time, there was a volunteer vehicle every few hundred meters, and any candidate who needed help could seek their assistance.

Meanwhile, broadcasts repeatedly echoed announcements.

"Dear residents, the Thirteenth District is ushering in a new round of the City Exam. During the exam period, please keep all non-essential personnel away from schools and refrain from making high-decibel noises."

At this moment, on a spacious road, a black hovercar with the license plate SK6888 was rapidly heading towards Mient Junior Academy.

Inside the car, Zhang Tai had one foot resting on the back of the front passenger seat, lounging lazily.

Beside him sat a noblewoman with curly brown hair, fair skin, a precious gemstone necklace, and a low-cut red dress that revealed her alluring collarbone. This noblewoman was Zhang Tai's mother, Zhou Qing.

At this moment, Zhou Qing was constantly instructing Zhang Tai.

"Son, you must get into Imperial Court Academy this time. Your father has already made arrangements. As long as you get into Imperial Court Academy and graduate successfully, he'll pull some strings to send you to the Starlight City guard team. Your future will be limitless then!"

"Alright, stop bothering me. You nag endlessly every day!"

Zhang Tai replied irritably.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore."

Zhou Qing replied dotingly.

Just then, the car braked sharply, and Zhang Tai almost fell off the back seat.

He immediately yelled angrily at the driver.

"How are you driving?"

Zhou Qing also cursed furiously.

"Liu Ye, are you tired of working here?"

The driver, Liu Ye, turned around in a panic and explained.

"Madam, Young Master, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I had no choice, there's a police car blocking us ahead."

Zhou Qing looked forward and saw three police cars blocking their path. Then, the three police cars opened their doors, and groups of officers got out.

"This is f***ing ridiculous!"

Zhang Tai cursed irritably, then opened the car door and got out.

"Son, don't be angry."

Zhou Qing immediately followed and got out of the car.

At this moment, a dark-skinned middle-aged police captain with a scar on his face, along with his subordinates, walked up to them.