Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 43 - Thanks
43: Chapter 43: Thanks
43 -43: Thanks
“Hmph, don’t listen to their nonsense, just now a junior girl came to the class asking about you.”
Chen Tong snorted.
“Junior girl?”
Su Ming was even more surprised since he didn’t recognize any younger female students.
“Short-haired, and quite pretty too, think carefully.”
Huang Mao and the others said, laughing.
Just as Su Ming was recalling, a timid voice emerged at the door.
“Um, excuse me, has Senior Su Ming arrived?”
“Oh yes, he’s here!”
Huang Mao and the others shouted excitedly, one would think the junior girl was there to see them.
Su Ming immediately turned to look and saw a girl with a neat appearance, sparkling eyes, short hair, wearing a blue school uniform, nervously standing at the doorway.
“Is it you?
What do you need?”
Suddenly, Su Ming remembered who the girl in front of him was.
Wasn’t she the girl he had saved in front of the girls’ dormitory the other day?
“Hello Senior, I am Li Menghan from the second grade conducting class 1.
I specifically came to thank you.”
Li Menghan walked into the classroom and bowed to Su Ming.
“You don’t have to be so formal, it was my duty.”
Su Ming waved his hand dismissively.
“Senior, this is a small token of my gratitude, please accept it!”
Li Menghan picked up a beautifully handcrafted box and handed it to Su Ming.
“Wow, take it.”
“Accept it!”
…
Huang Mao and the others cheered rowdily.
Seeing so many people cheering, Li Menghan’s fair cheeks blushed even more, and she lowered her head too embarrassed to look at Su Ming.
“Thank you, I’ll take it.”
Seeing that Li Menghan seemed like she wanted to crawl into a hole due to the cheering, Su Ming accepted her thank-you gift.
“Goodbye, Senior!”
As soon as Li Menghan saw Su Ming accept the gift, she quickly bid farewell and ran out of the classroom.
“Su Ming, quickly open it and see!”
“Yeah, see what gift it is.”
…
Huang Mao and the others eagerly crowded around.
Just then, Tang Yan walked in with a cardboard box.
Seeing the classroom in disarray, he sternly spoke up.
“What’s going on?
It’s a mess in here.
Everyone, back to your seats.”
Seeing Teacher Tang Yan, Huang Mao and the others returned to their seats.
Tang Yan carried the box to the lectern and said to Mink.
“Mink, distribute the city exam admission cards.”
“Okay!”
Mink walked forward, carrying the box, distributing one by one.
Watching the admission cards being handed out, the smiles disappeared from everyone’s faces, each becoming very nervous.
Tomorrow was the day that would determine their fate.
Teacher Tang Yan cleared his throat and began.
“Students, let me briefly explain about tomorrow’s city exam.
First, the location of your examination rooms is marked on your admission cards; make sure to check out the location in advance so you won’t be lost tomorrow.
The exam will last two days, with the comprehensive test at eight tomorrow morning, and the subsidiary subjects the day after tomorrow at the same time.
Make sure not to be late, as latecomers will not be allowed in.”
“Understood!”
Everyone responded in unison.
Su Ming glanced at the examination ticket that had been handed to him, his luck had been good as he was assigned to his own school.
Teacher Tang Yan’s gaze swept over the many students once again.
He took a deep breath, composed himself, and then, filled with emotion, said,
“There is no feast that doesn’t come to an end, after the city exam we will all go our separate ways.
I don’t have much to give you all, just a few more words of advice.
I hope these words can be of some help when you find yourselves at a loss.
Life is often not smooth sailing, and you will undoubtedly encounter many obstacles.
But please remember one thing, aside from life and death, nothing else really matters.
I hope you can approach the city exam with a normal mindset, don’t be too nervous, and perform to the best of your abilities.”
“Teacher, the city exam is a matter of life and death,” intoned a student named Yellow Hair, unable to hold back.
Tang Yan, a bit speechless at Yellow Hair’s interjection, knew all too well that the city exam was indeed a critical matter.
However, he didn’t want everyone to be overly tense.
Over the years, due to poor psychological quality, countless had faltered under the pressure.
So, with a sigh, he responded,
“That was just a metaphor.
In summary, try not to be too nervous tomorrow, give it your all and leave no room for regrets.
I wish you all a bright future and success like a carp leaping over the dragon gate!”
“Thank you, teacher, we will definitely succeed!” Mink called out first.
The crowd was greatly inspired and followed shouting together.
“Alright, that’s it, you are dismissed!” Tang Yan raised his hand, signaling everyone to leave.
The students started to get up and leave the school to find their respective examination halls.
Tang Yan stood on the podium, silently watching each student depart.
…
The next morning.
The entire Thirteenth District was under strict lockdown!
In preparation for the city exam, all airspace, except for public routes, was restricted.
The wide streets were filled with patrolling guards and every few hundred meters, there was a volunteer vehicle available to assist any examinee in need.
Meanwhile, announcements continuously echoed throughout the district,
“Dear residents of the Thirteenth District, we welcome a new round of city exams.
During this period, unrelated persons should stay away from schools and avoid creating loud noises….”
…
At that moment, on a spacious road, a black hover car with the license plate SK6888 was speeding towards Mint Middle School.
Inside the car, Zhang Tai had one leg swung over the back of the driver’s seat, lounging carelessly.
Seated next to him was a woman with brown curly hair, fair skin, wearing a pricey gemstone necklace and a low-cut red dress revealing her charming collarbone, none other than Zhang Tai’s mother, Zhou Qing.
At that moment, Zhou Qing incessantly instructed Zhang Tai,
“Son, you must get into Imperial Court Academy this time.
Your father has already arranged everything.
As long as you get into Imperial Court Academy and graduate smoothly, we’ll pull some strings to get you into the Starlight City Guard, then your future will be boundless!”
“Enough, stop nagging me already.
You never stop!”
Zhang Tai replied irritably.
“Alright, alright, I’ll stop talking,” Zhou Qing responded indulgently.
Just then, the car suddenly braked hard, nearly causing Zhang Tai to fall from the back seat.
Annoyed, he yelled at the driver,
“What’s wrong with your driving?”
Zhou Qing was also extremely furious and shouted,
“Liu Ye, do you not want to work anymore?”
Liu Ye, the driver, turned around apprehensively to explain,
“Madam, young master, I’m sorry.
It wasn’t on purpose.
I had no choice, there’s a security car blocking us up ahead.”
Zhou Qing then looked forward and saw three security vehicles blocking their path.
The doors of the vehicles opened, and groups of guards disembarked.
“Really fucking ridiculous!” Zhang Tai cursed irritably as he opened the car door to step out.
“Son, don’t be angry,” Zhou Qing also followed, opening her door to join him.
At that moment, a middle-aged guard captain with dark skin and a scar on his face approached them, leading his subordinates.
