Although she was pregnant, Tang Li didn’t want to give up the English Level 6 exam.

When she shared this plan, Song Baiyan did not object, but he asked He Wei to take her to school on the exam day. Fearing she might have pregnancy-related issues, he also told her to bring Aunt Min along.

The national Level 4 and Level 6 exams are scheduled for mid-December.

On the day of the exam, Tang Li received a unique welcome from her alma mater.

Specifically shown in—

The principal opened the car door for her before the bodyguard.

As she got out of the car, the principal squeezed past counselor Gao Shengyan, insisting on personally escorting her to the exam room.

Seeing the principal, who looked like a big squirrel with a Mediterranean hairstyle, Tang Li didn’t resist his enthusiasm. After all, the exam was important, so she didn’t fuss over formalities and simply asked him to lead the way.

Once inside the teaching building, the principal beside Tang Li suddenly waved his hand.

Then, several round figures jumped out.

The bodyguard was too late to stop them.

Brown Bear, Pleasant Goat, Peppa Pig, and Plants vs Zombies were all present.

Some blew suona horns, some played erhu, and others... beat waist drums?

Then—

Brown Bear and the zombie dropped the suona horn, hoisting up a banner.

[Warmly Welcome Tang Li to Her Alma Mater for the National English Level 6 Exam]

Tang Li: "..."

"Originally, I thought of asking them to add ’First Lady,’ but Counselor Gao said that would be too ostentatious and incite hate, so we had to consider the feelings of the other school. As a result, I didn’t dare let them greet you at the entrance."

Hearing the principal’s slightly bitter bragging, Tang Li’s temple twitched.

She was trying to change the topic but met the principal’s eager-for-praise look.

Tang Li: "......"

Inside the mascot costumes were students, looking eagerly at her. Tang Li had no choice but to give a half-hearted compliment: "... It’s all pretty good."

"Just don’t do it in the future."

"Of course!" The principal agreed readily.

The same trick certainly couldn’t be used a second time.

Next time, it must be more refined~

Tang Li’s exam room was on the first floor.

Entering the room, she saw only one desk.

A desk placed right in the center of the exam hall.

Tang Li: "..."

"This is for safety reasons," the principal explained.

Tang Li understood the school’s arrangement; this exam room had only her, so there would be no need for security checks on other students, and He Wei and others wouldn’t have to watch her every move.

As she sat down, Tang Li noticed something was off.

"Why are there no exam proctors?"

"Exam proctors?" The principal chuckled knowingly: "They’re all here."

Tang Li turned in the direction he pointed and saw heads crowded along the corridor-side window, including Aunt Min and He Wei, as well as several school leaders, over ten pairs of eyes in total.

Tang Li: "......"

"With so many watching, who needs proctors."

Besides—

How could the First Lady possibly cheat?

Anyone harboring such a suspicion must be a malicious saboteur!

—Trying to disrupt the harmonious relationship between the alma mater and the First Lady!

As the principal, he would never allow such a situation.

So, he borrowed a chair from next door and stationed it at the classroom’s front door.

Being watched by so many eyes, even with Tang Li’s strong psychological resilience, she couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable. However, this discomfort gradually faded when she put on headphones to do the listening section.

The exam duration was two hours and twenty-five minutes.

When Tang Li was writing the essay, there were forty minutes left before the exam ended.

Seeing the essay topic, she didn’t immediately start writing.

[Father]...

Tang Li focused on the two words, yet her mind didn’t first go to Lai Wenyan.

With her left hand resting on her belly, the image that came to mind was of a soon-to-be family of three.

By then, in this small family, Song Baiyan would not only play the role of a husband but also a father.

Song Baiyan is an excellent husband.

He would thus be an excellent father.

At the end of the essay, Tang Li added a paragraph—

"With-this-article, I-would-like-to-thank-my-husband-and-the-father-of-my-upcoming-child."

(In this article, I’d like to thank my husband and the father of my soon-to-be-born child.)

As soon as she exited the exam hall, Aunt Min put gloves on her.

Coming out of the restroom, Tang Li spotted someone lurking around the corner.

Yu Sui was obviously there to take the English Level 6 exam as well.

Tang Li noticed the pencil case in her hand. The two met eyes, and Yu Sui stopped hiding and walked straight over.

Currently, Yu Sui is Wu Xuehan’s manager.

It was said that just days ago, she got Wu Xuehan a bank endorsement through some connections.

Tang Li glanced behind her: "Xuehan didn’t come with you?"

Yu Sui pouted: "She took the Level 4 exam this morning, then returned to the production set to film."

Tang Li picked up on an implied message: "What’s up?"

"I recently applied for a nanny van for Wu Xuehan from the company. Since you aren’t filming for now and IMG seems to have let someone go, I thought... there’s a vacancy."

Even though Yu Sui’s words were less clear towards the end, Tang Li understood: "You want Yuan Qin to drive for Xuehan?"

As soon as she spoke, Yu Sui’s face suddenly blushed.

"It’s not like it’s got to be him."

With a flushed face, her tone turned stiff: "I just think he’s pitiful. Being a drifter in Beijing isn’t easy, so I wanted to help him out."

At the start of the month, Yuan Qin had been discharged.

Even though he returned to the Special Service Bureau, his body still needed recuperation, so he was temporarily placed in a less busy post.

This, Tang Li learned through He Wei.

Yu Sui loudly remarked again: "And he owes me five thousand yuan!"

"Yuan Qin borrowed money from you?" This was unexpected for Tang Li.

After all, Yuan Qin’s salary isn’t low.

As far as she knew, Yuan Qin didn’t gamble or visit prostitutes; he should have some savings.

"It’s just my half-month caretaker pay he didn’t give me."

Tang Li: expressionless.jpg

Yu Sui continued to complain: "The day after he was discharged, he changed his cellphone number—"

"Did you call him to ask for your money?" Tang Li asked.

Yu Sui: "..."

Indeed.

If she didn’t ask, why would she call?

So, she nodded: "Of course I need to get my five thousand yuan back."

"Yuan Qin owes you money?"

He Wei came over to inquire when Tang Li planned to return to Tan Palace.

However, he overheard the latter part of the conversation.

He didn’t intend to interrupt, but seeing the young girl with difficulties, knowing that five thousand yuan is a semester’s living expense for a university student, he pulled out pen and paper, wrote down an address, and handed it over: "Go find Yuan Qin here and have him repay you."

Tang Li: "........."

Yu Sui took the note, still confused about the situation.

For instance, why did the Tan Palace guard know Yuan Qin?

And spoke with familiarity?

She looked at the paper’s contents, National Square Building 7...

If she’s not mistaken, the surrounding area seemed to be full of government offices.

She lifted her head, locking eyes with Tang Li again.

The air suddenly became quiet.

It’s truly quiet!

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My right tear duct has a sebaceous gland growth, which is uncomfortable. I need to visit the hospital tomorrow; only one Chapter today, good night!