Reincarnation: Trying to pretend to be ordinary, but it turns out it's really impossible.

Before they knew it, it was the second semester of the third year of junior high school. The atmosphere of the high school entrance examination was getting stronger and stronger. Su Ningning's grades also made a qualitative leap, jumping directly from outside the top 400 to within the top 200 in the grade.

This achievement is an incredible breakthrough for her, who used to consistently rank low and couldn't even get past the passing grade.

The moment she received her report card, Su Ningning stared at her ranking several times, beaming from ear to ear, and walking with a swagger.

Now, during holidays and festivals, when elders see her, they smile and say, "Our Ningning is so smart now, she's getting better and better at her studies."

The compliments made her incredibly happy.

Su's parents were extremely grateful to Shen Xingbai.

The couple specially chose a time to invite Shen Xingbai to their home for a home-cooked meal, and also carefully prepared books, stationery, and nutritional supplements as gifts for him.

I've talked to Shen Xingbai several times, and the more I talk to him, the more I feel that he is a good child with upright character, calm and sensible.

I truly believe that my daughter being friends with Shen Xingbai is the most reliable thing ever, and I don't need to worry about it at all.

Everyone was very satisfied with Su Ningning's results, except for Shen Xingbai, who felt it wasn't enough.

After finishing his tutoring session that day, he looked at Su Ningning and spoke softly:

"Actually, you can still push yourself a little higher. If you work a little harder, your ranking can be much higher, and you can get into a better high school."

Su Ningning, who was looking at her ranking with great satisfaction, shook her head immediately upon hearing this, and said with a contented expression:

"No need, no need, my grades are already excellent!"

With my brains, if I could rank 200th and easily get into a regular high school, my dream would have been fulfilled long ago.

"If I study any more, my head will start to hurt."

The results we have achieved so far are already a huge surprise.

Shen Xingbai wanted to say a few more words of advice,

But seeing Su Ningning's contented expression, as if she didn't want to push herself anymore, he remained silent.

But from then on, he unconsciously started to extend his weekend tutoring time.

The explanations are more detailed, the exercises are more targeted, and every knowledge point is thoroughly examined.

Su Ningning glanced at the sky several times, wanting to say that it was almost time.

But when she looked up and saw Shen Xingbai's focused and serious expression, she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue, feeling too embarrassed to spoil his fun.

Su Ningning couldn't help but mutter to herself: Shen Xingbai really loves teaching people, he's even more enthusiastic about it than I am, the person involved.

She felt guilty because Shen Xingbai had spent so much time and energy on her.

I proactively told him, "Let me raise your tutoring fee a bit more; you're working so hard."

Shen Xingbai refused without hesitation, saying in a flat tone, "No need, what I've already taught you is enough. Besides, the process of me teaching you will also help you consolidate your knowledge."

Su Ningning had no choice but to give up.

Then she became more attentive and dedicated when Shen Xingbai tutored her; otherwise, she would feel too ashamed to have let Shen Xingbai down after all the effort he had put into her.

As the high school entrance exam drew closer, the countdown clock in the classroom was updated every day, and a tense atmosphere enveloped everyone. At this time, Su Ningning's grades steadily climbed to around 100th in the grade.

Looking at her impressive ranking on the report card, Su Ningning was incredulous. Her smile stretched from ear to ear as she bounced around with the report card, filled with satisfaction.

She grabbed Shen Xingbai's arm and showed off, her eyes sparkling with pride. With these grades, she was not only guaranteed to get into high school, but even a decent ordinary high school in the city was a sure thing. She was completely satisfied.

Seeing her overjoyed expression, Shen Xingbai nodded slightly. This achievement was an incredible breakthrough for Su Ningning, and he was genuinely satisfied.

He patted her shoulder and whispered a word of advice:

"Don't be nervous during the exam. Just relax and perform normally, and you'll be fine."

Finally, the day of the high school entrance exam arrived. The entrance to the exam center was crowded with parents seeing their child off. Su's parents stood aside, asking her what she wanted to eat if she did well on the exam.

Su Ningning's eyes lit up, and she began to recite the names of the dishes.

"I want to eat sweet and sour pork, braised pork belly, sauerkraut fish, and..."

Su's father nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, after you finish your exam, Dad will take you out to eat."

Su's mother also looked in agreement.

Su Ningning was overjoyed, her lips curling into a wide grin.

Shen Xingbai looked at their relaxed and indifferent appearance.

He couldn't hold back any longer.

He walked directly to Su Ningning, his brows slightly furrowed, and began to recount everything in detail:

Have you put your admission ticket and ID card away? Have you checked your black pen and eraser? Quickly review the classical poems and formulas again this morning. Don't panic. Do the easy questions first, and don't get stuck on the ones you don't know...

He went on and on, listing all the precautions he could think of, afraid that Su Ningning might miss something.

Su's parents shut up, realizing that they might not have taken their daughter's high school entrance exam seriously enough.

Su Ningning's head was spinning from his nagging. She rubbed her temples and quickly interrupted him:

"Alright, alright, I've memorized it eight hundred times! I have my exam admission ticket and stationery, and I've memorized all the key points. You can rest assured! I'll definitely get good grades and won't let you down!"

She bowed to Shen Xingbai, which made him smile. He softened his tone and said, "Let's go. I'll wait for your good news."

The two then entered the examination room together.

The day the middle school entrance exam results were released, Su Ningning's classmates were in an uproar.

Su Ningning stared at the ranking on the screen, her hands trembling—eighty-fifth in the grade!

This result perfectly demonstrated her abilities. Not only did she secure a place in high school, but she also qualified for the prestigious Mingcheng High School in the city, which had an excellent reputation, based on her school's admission score!

Shen Xingbai stood beside her, looking at the report card clutched in her hand, his eyes shining brighter than the summer sun.

His voice carried a hint of amusement:

"Good, you performed as expected, very good."

Su Ningning smiled and nodded repeatedly, saying to him,

"Shen Xingbai, it has to be you again! Our school's top scorer in the high school entrance exam, amazing!"

Shen Xingbai hadn't come in second place in the past three years, so he didn't really feel much about this result.

However, he certainly wouldn't say that, as it would invite too much hatred.

summer vacation,

Su Ningning went on vacation to the beach with her parents.

As soon as she arrived at the beach, she was like a wild horse that had been let loose, running wildly on the sand and splashing in the water, having a great time.

After being exposed to the sun for a full two weeks, when she returned, her skin had darkened several shades, becoming a standard "wheat color," yet radiating a particularly sunny and healthy aura.

Especially when she smiles, her bright white teeth stand out against her dark skin, making people want to smile along with her.

The day before school started, Su Ningning carried large and small bags and ran to the downstairs of Shen Xingbai's house.

Her hands were stuffed full of beach souvenirs for her friends' and relatives' children: seashells, trinkets, postcards... She even picked out the most exquisite one and handed it to Shen Xingbai.

"Here you go," Su Ningning said generously, handing him the gift.

Shen Xingbai accepted the gift and said softly, "Thank you."

Su Ningning grinned at him, revealing a set of teeth that were dazzlingly white in the sunlight.

Looking at her appearance, which was so dark that all that could be seen were her eyes and her teeth, Shen Xingbai couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Su Ningning was completely bewildered by his laughter, and reached up to touch her face, looking utterly confused.

"What's wrong? Do I look funny?"

Shen Xingbai shook his head, but the smile in his eyes didn't fade, and he said softly:

"It's nothing, I just felt good seeing you."

Su Ningning paused for a moment, then smiled, revealing a set of white teeth:

"Haha, seeing you makes me happy! Shen Xingbai, see you at the start of the semester!"

"Okay, see you when school starts."