After Being Forced to Become a Bigshot, I Only Want to be Normal

68 All the Girls Would Blush

“Maybe being the worst makes one stand out the most.”

“…”

Gu Zi’s lips were smeared with oil; he could not help but say, “Then show him your real potential and shut him up for good.”

Lu Ning’s head hurt simply at the mention of this.

“Forget it, it’s more comfortable for me to be a lousy student.
I’ve been harassed for performing too well before.”

“Harassed? You didn’t mention this before.”

Lu Ning shook her head, unwilling to divulge more.
“It’s nothing.
I’ll tell you when I have time.”

Gu Chen and Gu Zi did not inquire further.

“Are you in some kind of trouble?”

Hearing this, Lu Ning raised a confused look.
“What?”

“Are you having financial difficulties only working part-time? Why don’t you come work at the infirmary? We’ll give you a salary.”

Lu Ning snorted.
“Rather than a salary, you’re just thinking of some way to foist money on me.
I’m fine; if there’s a problem, I can solve it myself.
If I can’t solve it, I’ll come look for you.”

Gu Zi rolled his eyes.
“I can’t wait for you to look for us, but when have you ever done so? I don’t know what you’re thinking when you won’t make use of us two handsome men who are at your beck and call.”

Lu Ning giggled.
Before she could say anything, her phone rang.

Lu Ning peered at the display; her expression darkened and she scowled.
She tossed her phone aside and let it continue ringing.

Gu Chen and Gu Zi looked at each other.

“Someone you dislike? Need our help solving it?”

“It’s fine.
He’ll give up if I don’t pick up for a few days.”

Gu Chen took a look.
The caller ID on her phone’s display was not a name, but two emoticons: a black skull and a money bag.

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By some uncanny twist of luck, Lu Ning bumped into Huo Jinyan just as she left the infirmary and was about to head to class.

“…”

Huo Jinyan stood there with his hands in his pockets.
He cut a striking figure, although at this moment Lu Ning thought he was more like a scythe-wielding reaper which she could not shake off.

“Teacher Huo.”

She wanted to continue walking as if nothing happened, but Teacher Huo was unwilling to let her off.

“Come with me to the office.”

“…”

She really wanted to refuse.

…

Lu Ning followed Huo Jinyan into the office.
Again, there were only the two of them as the other teachers had yet to arrive.

Lu Ning really wanted to ask Huo Jinyan, Don’t you have a home?! Are you living in school?! Simply to catch me?!

However, Lu Ning did not openly speak her mind.

“Sit.”

After she sat down obediently, he pushed a test paper in front of Lu Ning—the one she did not finish in the morning.

“…”

Initially, she thought Huo Jinyan had wanted her to finish the test, but he suddenly picked up the pen.
He tilted his body and asked her, “Why are you doing this?”

Lu Ning opened her mouth and fabricated an excuse.
“I don’t understand it.”

Huo Jinyan: “…”

After holding it in for a while, he asked, “Which parts do you not understand?”

Lu Ning pointed at two of the harder phrases.

Then, Huo Jinyan read it out loud and began to give her a concise explanation.

???

In spite of the situation, it was a real treat listening to Huo Jinyan pronouncing English.

His usual tone was chilly and jarring, but when English words came out of his mouth—coupled with his low voice and pronunciation—it was as if he was reciting a love poem.
It was moving and pleasant to the ears.

It was little wonder why every time he read these in class, all the girls would blush.

They were much more motivated than usual in English classes.

Of course, that was aside from Lin Ci and Lu Ning, who did not listen at all.
One of them was busy brainstorming gaming strategies, and the other was busy wondering what Huo Jinyan’s motive could be for getting close to her.

“Do you understand?”

Huo Jinyan’s cold and stern voice snapped her back to reality.