Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!

A neatly tied high ponytail, eyes with slightly upturned ends, thin lips lightly pressed together, and a glance that's somewhat sharp.

Who else could it be but Shang Shuyue?

Her gaze casually swept past the Jiang Family's siblings and landed on the director.

"Director Guo, the test papers are here."

Director Guo's expression changed upon seeing her, his smile almost reaching his ears.

"Oh, it's Shu Yue, well done, just put them down. I heard you got third place in the entire grade in the recent test, very impressive. I was just discussing your academic performance with your dad this morning. Keep it up, and Hua University won't be a problem."

Shang Shuyue gave a standard social smile, "Director Guo flatters me. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."

"Alright, alright, you may go."

Turning around, he then fiercely glared at the dumbfounded Jiang Yan.

"Did you see that? Why can't you learn properly like others? She got third in the grade, and what did you get? Third from the bottom, and you still dare to skip class? I'm going to call your parents today!"

Jiang Yan snapped back to reality, sincerely nodded to Director Guo, and bowed respectfully.

"Director Guo, I'm sorry. I was reckless today...."

Jiang Yan then went on a long exposition reviewing his mistakes, and by the end, he was even choking up, leaving Director Guo and Jiang Li dumbfounded.

If Jiang Yan weren't standing there in flesh, she would suspect her own brother had been swapped!

Even Director Guo was speechless by the end.

Thinking back, Jiang Yan really didn't have it easy, his father passed away early, and his mother still has to work so hard.

"Considering your remorse, I'll let it go this time, but don't let it happen again!"

"Thank you, Director!"

After leaving the office, Jiang Yan quickly went after Shang Shuyue.

Not caring about the frustrated Jiang Li behind him.

In front of the fourth-floor classroom, he saw Shang Shuyue explaining questions to a classmate.

She was wholly focused, holding a draft notebook, sketching and drawing.

The gentle morning light filtered through her stray hair, casting a glow on her face.

Despite her serious demeanor, Jiang Yan still found her incredibly adorable.

He unconsciously moved closer.

The girl who was asking questions seemed to see a specter and hurriedly thanked Shang Shuyue a few times before leaving.

Shang Shuyue raised her head in confusion, and upon seeing Jiang Yan, her willow-leaf eyebrows knitted together.

The next moment, she mercilessly turned around, ready to enter the classroom.

Jiang Yan, however, grabbed her.

"Shang Shu... Shang classmate...."

Shang Shuyue coldly turned around, "Do you need something?"

Facing Shang Shuyue's eyes filled with wariness, Jiang Yan felt quite uncomfortable.

Weren't they saying she had a crush on him?

Why was she so fierce?

"Well, I..." Jiang Yan quickly snatched a passing classmate's book, held it in his hand, and shook it, "I want to ask Shang classmate for some help."

"I can't help you, seek advice elsewhere."

Seeing her about to leave, Jiang Yan suddenly had a plan.

"Director Guo asked you to teach me!"

Indeed, Shang Shuyue stopped and looked back at him.

Jiang Yan coughed twice, continuing to perform like a movie emperor.

"You just saw in the office how Director Guo kept praising you, insisting that I seek tutoring from you every day from now on, or else he'll call my mom over."

He snorted, "Do you think I want to learn? If it wasn't that Old Guo being so fierce, I wouldn't even come looking for you."

Shang Shuyue stood in place, half believing, half doubting.

Jiang Yan tossed the book back to the classmate and clapped his hands.

"If you're unwilling, forget it. I'll just report back to Old Guo, great!"

He pretended to turn around, and sure enough, Shang Shuyue's voice sounded again—

"Wait."

She bit her lip and stood there thinking for a moment.

"I only have time after school each day. If you're willing, I can tutor you."

"It's a deal then."

...

As soon as the school bell rang, Jiang Yan rushed to the fourth floor with his backpack.

His name had been well-known since middle school and was no different in high school.

Those well-behaved kids retreated upon seeing him, and the corridor quickly emptied.

Shang Shuyue looked at her classmates as if they were startled birds, feeling a bit helpless.

"Let's go to the rooftop; it's quieter there."

Jiang Yan naturally followed gleefully.

"Let's start with math; take out the test paper from the last quiz."

Jiang Yan: "...."

"What's the matter?"

"The test paper...." he awkwardly scratched his nose, "I folded it into a paper plane, and I handed in a blank sheet."

Shang Shuyue seemed to have anticipated this and directly took out her own.

"You can look at this first—"

She patiently explained the questions to Jiang Yan, seemingly aware that he might not understand, intentionally speaking slowly and carefully.

The sunset glowed red, tinting her face the same hue.

Jiang Yan gazed intently at her, his emotions stirring.

He used to think he wasn't that fond of Shang Shuyue.

But now he was completely certain.

He really liked her.

Liked the warm and innocent heart hidden beneath her cold exterior.

Even in front of the ugliest person, this heart remained unreserved.

Perhaps sensing his distraction, Shang Shuyue furrowed her brows.

"Are you listening?"

Jiang Yan hurriedly said, "Sorry, I was a bit distracted just now, don't be mad."

As he spoke, he pulled a cup of milk tea from his backpack.

"Just bought it, for you."

Shang Shuyue stared at the mango smoothie, stunned, her anger eventually dissipating.

She accepted the milk tea, but still huffed coldly, "If you put this much thought into studying, you'd have no problem getting first place."

Jiang Yan smiled without saying a word.

Because he knew that mango smoothie was Shang Shuyue's favorite drink.

The short tutoring sessions passed quickly.

Initially, Shang Shuyue thought she could just deal with Jiang Yan for a few days and then report back to Director Guo.

But unexpectedly, the next day she came downstairs, she saw a smiling Jiang Yan.

Seeing her come down, he patted the seat of his bike.

"Hop on, Shang classmate."

Shang Shuyue seriously doubted she was awake.

But Jiang Yan stepped forward and pulled her over.

"Stop dawdling, didn't you say time is precious? If we go to school now, you can learn a bit more."

After getting on the bike, Shang Shuyue couldn't help but ask, "Why are you here?"

"I heard from a junior that you live here. I happened to be passing by, so I thought I'd try my luck. Didn't expect to actually meet you."

"How about I pick you up for school every day?"

Shang Shuyue frowned, "We're not that close, right?"

She admitted, the boy in front of her did have some charm.

Even she couldn't help but glance a little longer.

But the notorious things he had done were unquestionably real.

They were just not from the same world.

She better keep her distance.

Jiang Yan laughed, "It's my mom's request. She heard you're tutoring me and insisted I give you something as a thank you. I figured since your parents work at our school, gifts might not be appropriate, so I settled on giving you rides to school. My labor also reflects my sincerity, right?"

Shang Shuyue was taken aback.

Wasn't Jiang Yan just a reckless fool?

He actually had such mature thoughts?

"There's breakfast in the backpack, eat while it's hot, my housekeeper made it especially for you, it's delicious."

Shang Shuyue involuntarily opened his backpack, and upon seeing the oatmeal milk and shumai inside, she was even more confused.

How come all of them were her favorite?