Teacher Wen's lack of response left the mother and daughter deeply disappointed.
But the mother was a very prideful woman. She agreed with a beaming smile, took the test paper, and led her daughter out of the office.
Just outside, the mother once again warned her daughter to stay far away from An Ning and An Guoping.
"For people like them, going to school is a waste."
"You're different. You're going to be the top scholar."
The girl nodded, and her mother was satisfied.
Meanwhile, the siblings who had left found their parked bicycle. An Guoping rode in the front with An Ning on the back, and they headed to the bus station first.
"Sis, what about the registration?"
"Just handle it for me when you get back. The village chief won't make things difficult for us."
"That's true."
An Guoping pedaled hard, and they quickly reached the bus station.
An Ning hopped off the bike, shouldered her schoolbag, gave a casual wave, bought a ticket, and boarded the bus.
