Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius - Chapter 209 - 190: Is That What It Means?

Chapter 209: Chapter 190: Is That What It Means?

Ji Xizhi didn’t take the little stir online to heart at all. She has already started to return to normal life in the past few days, going to school to read literature, read books, and write reviews.

The relevant literature report for the secret escape was also completed within a week and submitted to Jiang Qianli for review.

Jiang Qianli found Ji Xizhi to be nearly flawless as a student.

He even felt as if, before meeting Ji Xizhi, he’d already interacted with her for years; she knew his habits at a glance, even better than Chu Ang.

Watching Ji Xizhi’s serious and calm demeanor, Jiang Qianli couldn’t imagine how she managed to be an idol in the entertainment industry.

After completing her tasks, Ji Xizhi went to Jiang Qianli and said, “Teacher, I have a photoshoot for a legal education magazine cover in the afternoon, and I’ll be back in the evening.”

Although Jiang Qianli had said before that Ji Xizhi could handle her current work on her own,

Ji Xizhi still habitually gave a heads-up.

Jiang Qianli didn’t mind, he waved his hand to show he understood.

After saying goodbye, Ji Xizhi picked up her bag and prepared to leave.

Jiang Qianli suddenly raised his head and called out, “Wait, heading to the cafeteria?”

Ji Xizhi nodded: “Yes.”

Jiang Qianli: “Great, let’s go together!”

Jiang Qianli tidied up and went downstairs with Ji Xizhi.

Chu Ang tried to hop on one foot to catch up: “Then I’ll also…”

Jiang Qianli gave him a side glance, “You wait here.”

Chu Ang: “…” Sure enough, the junior sister is more important, sourness surged within.

Ji Xizhi glanced at him: “I’ll pack some rice noodles for you.”

Chu Ang’s sour expression immediately vanished.

“Slightly spicy with vinegar and pork tenderloin!”

Junior sister is the best!

Chu Ang happily stated his request, waving to the two as they left.

Ji Xizhi was a bit late today, so by the time she reached the cafeteria, there were hardly any people left.

She and Jiang Qianli randomly ordered some food and were about to sit down and eat when a voice called out from the side.

“Old Jiang, here!”

Ji Xizhi looked up and saw a teacher wearing glasses, slightly younger than Jiang Qianli, sitting at a corner not far away.

Jiang Qianli: “Let’s go, let’s sit over there.”

The two of them sat down as suggested.

Han Congsheng smiled and asked, “Oh, today you finally decided to eat in the cafeteria?”

Jiang Qianli: “Didn’t you do the same?”

Han Congsheng: “My wife went out to a dinner party.”

Jiang Qianli rolled his eyes.

Then he introduced Ji Xizhi to Han Congsheng: “This is my new student, Ji Xizhi, ranked first in both written and interview exams!”

He turned around and introduced Han Congsheng to Ji Xizhi: “This is Teacher Han from the neighboring department.”

Han Congsheng: “???”

“You wizard! What’s so proud about recruiting a student! Not to say we don’t have good students in our department!”

Han Congsheng waved at a young man not far away holding two bowls of soup.

“There! He was also first in both the written and interview exams back in the day!”

Fang Yuliang was busy getting a bowl of soup for Han Congsheng and then happened to see Ji Xizhi sitting across from his seat.

After Han Congsheng boasted, seeing the soup in Fang Yuliang’s hands made him increasingly proud: “Look, he even knows to get me some soup…”

Before he finished speaking, Fang Yuliang straightforwardly placed the two bowls of soup in front of Jiang Qianli and Ji Xizhi.

Han Congsheng: “?”

Jiang Qianli slightly smiled: “Thank you.”

Ji Xizhi didn’t expect to see Fang Yuliang here. She looked at Teacher Han across from her, then glanced at Fang Yuliang.

She roughly understood what Jiang Qianli meant by specializing in planting.

“Thank you.”

Ji Xizhi politely thanked him as she looked at the soup in front of her.

Fang Yuliang sat down, “You’re welcome.”

After speaking, Fang Yuliang recalled the matter at Ping’an Village and proactively mentioned, “The matters at Ping’an Village have been mostly sorted out.”

Ji Xizhi nodded, “Is there any help you need?”

Fang Yuliang was about to shake his head when he remembered something, paused, and said, “The villagers miss you a lot.”

Ji Xizhi smiled and said, “I’ll find time to visit them.”

As the two conversed back and forth, Han Congsheng and Jiang Qianli were confused.

Simultaneously, they asked, “You two know each other?”

Ji Xizhi: “Yes.”

Fang Yuliang: “Hmm.”

“Previous program with Teacher Xue.”

Fang Yuliang added another explanation.

Han Congsheng immediately recalled, “Oh, was it that life variety show from before! Knowing each other is good; this counts as your junior sister! You young people should go out and have fun more often!”

Han Congsheng quickly gave Jiang Qianli a knowing look.

Jiang Qianli, for once, agreed with Han Congsheng, “Yes, young people should socialize and go out more.”

Both mentors spoke simultaneously.

Fang Yuliang proactively asked, “Do you want to see the latest report on the soil and water quality tests from Ping’an Village?”

Ji Xizhi nodded, and the two quickly began reviewing the report on their phones.

Not far from the cafeteria, two students had just finished eating and happened to pass by the table where Ji Xizhi was sitting as they left.

One student nudged the other’s shoulder, “Hey, hey, see! It’s a matchmaking event!”

The companion leaned over for a look and, seeing the serious expression on Ji Xizhi’s face, decisively said, “No, no, it’s an academic exchange meeting!”

Jiang Qianli/Han Congsheng: “?” Is that what they meant?

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After finishing her meal, Ji Xizhi also gained a good understanding of the current situation in Ping’an Village. She packed some rice noodles for Chu Ang, then said goodbye to Teacher Han and Fang Yuliang.

Xiao Yuan had already driven the car and was waiting at the school gate.

This time for the photo shoot, Xiao Yuan fully realized the true role of an assistant.

As soon as Ji Xizhi got in the car,

like a reflex, Xiao Yuan promptly unzipped the handbag resting in the car.

“This time, I only brought a laptop and some papers, and I’ll be working on problems and watching video explanations when we get there!”

She’d learned her lesson from the last experience! This time, she’d rather not take any detours!

Ji Xizhi nodded and sat down contentedly.

This recording session wasn’t long, so Ji Xizhi didn’t bring much and simply flipped through Xiao Yuan’s papers, intending to help her review them.

Just then, her phone rang.

It was Qin Yutian calling.

After the second episode of “Life Experience” was recorded, everyone got busy, and during hectic schedules, the two hadn’t been in much contact.

Now, Qin Yutian suddenly called her.

Ji Xizhi paused for a moment.

Then quickly answered the call.

On the other end, Qin Yutian’s voice was very anxious.

“Sister Zhi, can you help me with something? My cousin Qin Xuan, he got involved in gambling at a club, and now, now it seems they’ve all been taken away!”

Qin Yutian was both panicked and worried, speaking with hesitation.

Ji Xizhi took a moment to finally understand the situation.