Grandma Jade looked at Janet lovingly and asked, “Janet, I heard from Emily that the results of the final exam are out. How did you do?” The corners of Emily’s lips immediately curled upward. I’m sure Grandma Jade heard that I got first place just now. Meanwhile, Janet only got 200 points and was assigned to Class F. She’ll probably be too ashamed to tell Grandma the truth.
However, Janet wasn’t ashamed in the least bit. Instead, she said truthfully, “I got 200 points.” Hearing this, Grandma Jade and Megan were both shocked. Anxious, Megan asked, “Janet, why did you only get 200 points? I remember you got first place in the whole batch for the previous exam.” Could it be that what Emily said was true? Did Janet only get first place because she cheated?
Grandma Jade’s shocked expression quickly disappeared and she smiled emphatically. “I’m sure it’s because she was too busy with the painting competition that she didn’t have time to revise.” Holding Janet’s hand, she continued, “After all, my granddaughter truly has a high IQ! Don’t forget that she’s the legendary Master Nato.” Having Master Nato in the family was enough for the Jacksons to boast for a lifetime.
Megan also smiled and said, “I’m sure you’re right.” Janet, on the other hand, didn’t say a word and had a blank expression on her face. Seeing this, Emily clenched her fists and glared at Janet sullenly. Why is nobody happy that I got first place?
Janet only knows how to paint. What’s so good about that? I’ll study harder and make sure to beat Janet in the college entrance exam. When that happens, Janet wouldn’t even be worthy to help me fetch my shoes. At that moment, Emily was already starting to imagine Janet on her knees, fetching her shoes for her. Janet noticed Emily’s glare and her tiny lips instantly curled into a meaningful smirk.
The next day, Star High School was as lively as usual. Some of the students were sleeping, some were discussing their idols, some were talking about the newly released movies while others were chatting about novels.
“Have you seen the top search on Twitter? My idol Stephan has released a new movie again!”
“Really? I like Stephan too. Let’s watch it together after school.”
“I heard that he and his bandmates are about to have a group event soon. I must save up to buy tickets!”
Meanwhile, there was another discussion happening in the front row.
“Have you watched ‘Twenty but Not Confused’ that everyone’s been talking about? I like Dan.”
“Yes, I’ve watched it. I like Bailey though! She’s so cute!”
“I like the Cory and Eden pairing!”
“I wonder if Eden will be able to be together with Cory in the end!”
As for the back row, they were chatting about novels. “My favorite author, Rose, is starting to sell novels again.”
“Wait, did you say Rose? Isn’t that the author who was really famous a few years ago?”
“Yes, that’s her. I really like her novels and her latest novel will be on sale tonight. I must grab a copy.”
“I’m her fan too! I’ll definitely grab one tonight as well.”
“I heard that this batch of books has her autograph! I’m going to start queueing up even before the sales start.”
“But she has so many fans. I reckon it’s really hard to grab one of her books. Also, I heard that this batch of books will be the last batch. She only did it to give back to her fans.”
At that time, Janet was asleep on the table but when she heard the name ‘Rose’, she instantly lifted her head. Then, she raised her delicate eyebrows and grinned. The biggest difference between Class F and Class A was that they would quickly forget about gossip. After all, everyone had their interests and hobbies. If she was in Class A, they would definitely be laughing at Janet and the four boys again.
It wasn’t long before the bell rang and Daisy entered the class. After a quick scan around the noisy classroom, an annoyed look appeared on her face. She cleared her throat and said, “Everybody, please lower down your voice.” When the students heard her, they stopped for a moment but instantly began talking again. Daisy rapped the podium and said with a helpless expression, “Have you all seen the notice in the Messenger group?”
It was only then that the students looked up one by one and asked, “What notice?”
They never gave much thought to group notices or school announcements and only paid attention to what they liked.
