Returning to Parents' Seventeen
Chapter 93: First Impression

Chapter 93: Chapter 93: First Impression

There was a few seconds of silence in the store.

Xu Chuning looked up at Shen Yubai, quite surprised.

Shen Yubai, on the other hand, remained calm. He casually raised his eyebrows and glanced at her, saying nonchalantly, "The exam report cards will be posted on the school bulletin board, have you forgotten?"

Before the school divided the classes into humanities and sciences, Xu Chuning and Shen Yubai’s rankings were not far apart. Shen Yubai always ranked first, and Xu Chuning couldn’t guarantee her scores would be second, but she was consistently in the top five of the grade. Her science grades were relatively weaker, and her math was a bit poor, so she occasionally ranked third or fifth in the grade.

Shen Yubai himself didn’t usually look at report cards, but Ban Shu liked to, and Pei Shao, before he transferred schools, would also look.

When both of them would go to see it, Shen Yubai naturally would be dragged along.

The first time he heard the name Xu Chuning was after Mingzhi Middle School’s first exam, when Ban Shu dragged him to the school bulletin board to check the grades. He looked from top to bottom; he was familiar with the first few names because three of the top five students were from the international class.

The fourth name belonged to an ordinary student from the regular class.

Ban Shu couldn’t help but express his surprise, "Yo, this is a girl, right? And from the regular class, yet she managed to rank fourth in the grade, that’s really impressive."

The resources available to students in the regular and international classes were different, which everyone was well aware of.

A simple example, not to mention the teaching conditions at Mingzhi Middle School, but looking at the resources families could provide from an early age, Shen Yubai and his international class peers always had an advantage. If the students themselves were willing, their families could easily send them to summer or winter camps during holidays, and hiring tutors was not an issue at all.

Shen Yubai never hired any tutors, but he had been attending Olympiad math classes from a young age and would go to summer camps abroad during the school holidays.

In comparison to most students in the regular classes, the resources of the international class students were indeed much better.

Thus, it was no wonder Ban Shu was surprised.

Shen Yubai subconsciously looked up, glancing at the report card not far away. He hadn’t had a chance to say anything when Pei Shao beside him suddenly exclaimed, "I think I know who she is."

Both turned their gaze towards him.

Pei Shao smiled, "Her mother has a breakfast shop not far from the school. I’ve been there to buy breakfast once."

Ban Shu’s eyes lit up, "Was it good?"

Pei Shao: "Not bad, you guys can try it if you want."

While the three were talking, Pei Shao said, "I think it’s her."

Following the direction Pei Shao indicated, Shen Yubai saw Xu Chuning. She had her hair tied up in a high ponytail, her skin was fair, her lips somewhat pale, looking malnourished, but her eyes were very large and bright, shining with an unusual light. Wearing the Mingzhi Middle School uniform, standing among a group of classmates also in uniform, she somehow stood out in a way that made her noticeable at first glance.

Her features were not overly strong, but were delicate and well-defined, giving off a sense of distance at first glance, yet also felt comfortable.

She looked somewhat cold and out-of-place, but not in a dislikeable way.

That was Shen Yubai’s first impression of Xu Chuning.

However, this was something he had never mentioned to Xu Chuning.

...

"Oh..." Xu Chuning had actually forgotten about the school bulletin board. Hearing Shen Yubai mention it, she slowly nodded her head and said softly, "You have a good memory."

Remembering everything he saw on the bulletin board.

Shen Yubai’s thoughts were pulled back by her voice. His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he ultimately remained silent.

Returning the phone to Xu Chuning, Shen Yubai suddenly asked, "Are you free tonight?"

Xu Chuning: "What’s up?"

Shen Yubai: "Come with me to buy some things for Shen Sinian?"

"What are you buying?" Xu Chuning was surprised.

Shen Yubai: "A reward for the final exam."

Xu Chuning: "A reward?"

She didn’t know that Shen Sinian had also asked Shen Yubai for a reward. "What does he want?"

Shen Yubai looked at her, "What did he ask you for?"

He did not know about this.

Xu Chuning calmly said, "He said he wants to go to Pingning for a few days."

Shen Yubai suddenly realized, "A camera."

"A camera?" Xu Chuning was genuinely surprised. She thought that the reward Shen Sinian wanted would not be a physical object. Whether it was her or Shen Yubai, what he wanted should have been their company to go places or do something together.

She didn’t expect Shen Sinian to specifically ask for a camera.

"What does he want the camera for?"

Currently, there are very few people who can afford a camera.

Shen Yubai looked at her amusingly, "What else would you buy a camera for?"

Xu Chuning: "..."

True.

"Do you have time?" Shen Yubai repeated the question.

Xu Chuning: "Does he have a specific model in mind? Or do you know which one he likes?"

Shen Yubai: "I don’t know, none."

Xu Chuning opened her mouth, about to ask then how are you going to buy it, but before the words came out, Shen Yubai calmly said, "Just buy the newest, most expensive model."

Xu Chuning: "..."

That makes sense, rich people are indeed rich.

"The store shouldn’t be busy tonight, I’ll talk to my mom," responded Xu Chuning.

Shen Yubai: "Okay."

However, unfortunately, while Xu Chuning wasn’t busy, Shen Yubai had something come up.

Right after they had agreed, Shen Yubai received a call from Sang Menglan, saying there was an issue at home that needed his attention.

There was no helping it, their plan to buy a camera had to be postponed.

Not long after Shen Yubai left, You Shuzhen returned from next door.

Seeing a bunch of things on the table, You Shuzhen exclaimed, "What’s this? Did Xiao Shen bring this?"

Xu Chuning turned to look and suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to give him the money. When she offered the money, Shen Yubai was very cold and clearly didn’t want to accept it.

Thinking about this, Xu Chuning felt a bit of a headache.

If Shen Sinian didn’t want money, how was she supposed to "repay" him? She didn’t like owing favors.

"Ningning?" You Shuzhen noticed her daughter daydreaming, lifting her hand to wave in front of her, "What are you thinking about?"

Xu Chuning came back to her senses, "Mom, he brought them."

You Shuzhen smiled and nodded, "Can mom take a look?"

Though You Shuzhen didn’t have much education, she knew to respect Xu Chuning.

Xu Chuning smiled: "Of course, he brought over calligraphy and some practice test papers."

You Shuzhen flipped through them, "Then you’ll be busy this summer."

Xu Chuning chuckled, "Mom, other parents can’t wait for their kids to study all day long."

Yet, when it came to You Shuzhen, she often hoped that Xu Chuning would go out to play and relax.

You Shuzhen was straightforward, "I don’t want you to be under too much pressure."

Xu Chuning was obedient enough and sensible enough.

And because of this, You Shuzhen felt very sorry for her; she wanted her to enjoy the freedoms and happiness that most people her age should.

To study was necessary, but one should not always be tense.

Being too strained, if something unexpected happens one day, she feared Xu Chuning might not take it well.

Knowing her concerns, Xu Chuning couldn’t help but laugh and cry: "Mom, don’t worry, that day won’t come."

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