Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

"What happened to you?"

Hu Mengdie looked concerned, wondering if Li Zhuangsheng had heard some rumors about her. Indeed, quite a few girls in high school had been jealous of her.

"Uh, well, the weekly test results came out, and I didn't do well on mine... um, I haven't been doing well on my tests lately... I'm feeling a bit down."

Li Zhuangsheng stammered, trying to find an excuse. Even though he felt he was being played by Hu Mengdie, he showed no anger and just wanted to leave gracefully.

"Oh, I see..."

A hint of doubt flashed across Hu Mengdie's face, but she had indeed heard Li Zhuangsheng say that the other girl's grades had dropped drastically in her second year of high school, especially in the first semester. If she hadn't started to catch up in the second semester, she might not have even been able to get into a junior college.

So he was troubled by his declining grades, which means it has nothing to do with me. But then again, getting dumped so badly both before and after my rebirth? That's just unbelievable!

Hu Mengdie felt a slight sense of certainty. She opened her mouth, about to scold him for his declining grades because of his obsession with anime, but seeing Li Zhuangsheng's expression, she swallowed her words of blame.

"Hmm, that is a problem. Actually, I did think about having you come to tutoring with me... but our learning paces are different... Fourth Grandfather has recovered quite a bit recently, so let's move it up then..."

Hu Mengdie bit her lip and murmured.

Hu Mengdie patted Li Zhuangsheng on the shoulder, her eyes full of encouragement: "It's okay, temporary setbacks are nothing. You're very smart, and I believe that as long as you work a little harder, you can catch up in your grades."

"Oh, oh, oh!" Li Zhuangsheng nodded vigorously, his mouth full of rice.

"Well, I have something to do later, so don't worry about not doing well on the exam. Besides, life isn't just about taking exams!"

Hu Mengdie gently stroked Li Zhuangsheng's face, offered a few words of comfort, and then left.

Li Zhuangsheng kept his head down while eating. Only after Hu Mengdie left did he slowly raise his arm and wipe away something that wasn't even there from his cheek with the back of his hand.

"That settles things," Li Zhuangsheng thought. "I'll never come to this shop again."

During afternoon class, Hu Mengdie kept her eyes downcast. She was constantly worried about Li Zhuangsheng's grades, especially after she herself became a variable in his life.

She believed herself to be incredibly charming, while Li Zhuangsheng wasn't exactly known for his self-control. She was certain that this would worsen his already declining academic performance.

But how could she become an obstacle in her husband's life after being reborn? So she had already made a plan and thought of a way.

Since I am not in the same class as Li Zhuangsheng and cannot supervise him all the time, I need to find a reliable person to help supervise and guide him.

She had already chosen her candidate: Lin Yuehua, Xingpeng's classmate and the top scorer in the liberal arts class.

Lin Yuehua's achievements are beyond doubt. Even after more than ten years, Hu Mengdie still remembers Lin Yuehua's dominance back then.

Furthermore, she had heard about Lin Yuehua's personality back then, and after being reborn, she learned more about it in detail. She was a withdrawn, domineering, and unapproachable person. Because of her cold-blooded and ruthless nature, she had conflicts with many people in the class.

Only someone like that can keep Li Zhuangsheng in check. With such a strict teacher's help, Li Zhuangsheng's grades will surely improve!

Of course, the most important thing now is how to persuade Lin Yuehua to help.

Giving money directly might be an option, but she couldn't easily come up with a large sum right now. She remembered that Lin Yuehua had dropped out of school, apparently because her grandmother had become seriously ill.

Later, the school held a fundraising event, and Hu Mengdie felt very sorry for Lin Yuehua and donated one hundred yuan.

Illnesses in the elderly are generally chronic diseases, not something that develops overnight. Since the other party's grandmother will develop the disease a year later, she must be in the incubation period now.

Hu Mengdie already had a general idea of ​​what to do, and after thinking about it, she dialed her fourth grandfather's number.

This fourth grandfather was a chief physician at the county hospital. Although they were quite distant relatives, Hu Mengdie remembered that he later developed a tumor in his brain. By the time it was discovered, it was already in its late stages, and ultimately, his condition was hopeless and beyond saving. So, after being reborn, Hu Mengdie specifically reminded him of this, pretending to have a nightmare, and many doctors were surprisingly superstitious… Because it was discovered early, the surgery went smoothly, and it can be considered that his life was saved.

……

Grandma Lin laboriously carried down a basket of pears, turned around, lit incense in front of the Guanyin Bodhisattva statue, and murmured:

"May the Bodhisattva protect my little flower and keep her safe and sound..."

Hello, do you live alone?

Just then, a strange sound came from outside the shop.

Grandma Lin turned around and saw a young man in a white coat, so she immediately went up to greet him:

"Young man, what do you want to buy..."

"Is your surname Lin?" the young man asked to confirm.

"Ah...yes."

Is your granddaughter a high school sophomore at Xingpeng High School?

Grandma Lin's eyes flashed with a hint of wariness: "How did you know?"

The young man's mind worked quickly, and he laughed heartily, "I've heard that! Everyone around here knows your granddaughter's grades are exceptionally good!"

Grandma Lin then lowered her guard, her face beaming with smiles, her wrinkles crinkling together: "Oh, oh, oh, so you've heard of Xiaohua too. Let me tell you, our Xiaohua is really..."

The young man listened casually for a few minutes, then suddenly seemed to remember something: "By the way, I work at the county hospital. Our hospital recently launched a program that offers free health checkups for senior citizens. Would you like to come and get a checkup?"

Grandma Lin paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Free?"

"Yes, it's free. It's a benefit for us seniors, but not everyone can enjoy it. There are only a limited number of spots, only one hundred. Most of them are filled internally, but there are still a few spots available."

"Really, it's free?"

"It's really free! And we'll even give you a carton of eggs!"

"I don't have any money!" Grandma Lin pointed to her surroundings. "Look at my house, I have nothing. My child's parents have been gone for a long time!"

"Don't worry, I only told you about this benefit because I know your family is struggling financially. It's organized by the county hospital. Come with me, the physical exam really won't cost you a penny!"

"Are they really giving away eggs?"

"They really are giving away eggs!"

……

These past two days, Hu Mengdie has been in a very bad mood. She doesn't know where Li Zhuangsheng has gone. She hasn't seen him at any restaurants for two days in a row.

Steamed King Chicken is not available, nor is Fatty Chicken Cutlet... Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case. Why is this guy running around like this?

Could it be that he's avoiding me? Hu Mengdie thought of Li Zhuangsheng's various actions around the Lantern Festival. (End of Chapter)