Movies and TV: Neighbor Qiao Yingzi, Crazy Pursuit of Song Qian and Wen Jie

Chapter 24: Simulated Placement Exam? Fang Yifan’s Little Scheme!

After tidying up his things, Su Bai stepped out of his room and found Song Qian had prepared breakfast.

At Song Qian’s house, breakfast had become increasingly varied. It was clear she had put a lot of effort into it. Qiao Yingzi, witnessing this, couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy.

After all, in all her years with her mother, breakfast had always been the same few dishes. But ever since Su Bai arrived, not only had breakfast become diverse, but even the family’s meals were more plentiful.

Although Qiao Yingzi felt a little sour, she was happy about the change. It meant she could also benefit from these improvements.

“By the way, will the results of your simulated exam be out today?” Song Qian asked curiously.

[Simulated Exam (模拟考试, Mónǐ Kǎoshì): A practice test designed to mimic the conditions and difficulty of the actual Gaokao. It helps students and teachers assess readiness and identify areas needing improvement.].

Although the exams had just ended, the results were crucial for determining class placements. Furthermore, this was Su Bai’s first major exam since transferring, and as a parent, Song Qian was especially concerned.

She wanted to identify areas where Su Bai might need extra help. Her daughter Yingzi couldn’t slack off either.

Previously, Qiao Yingzi had always been the school’s top student, much to Song Qian’s delight. However, her goal for her daughter was a score above 700—high enough to enter a top university and choose an excellent major.

Song Qian knew that with Su Bai and Lin Leier competing, Yingzi likely wouldn’t retain her first-place position this time. But secretly, she was a little pleased. This would give her a valid excuse to increase her daughter’s study workload.

“Yes, the results should be available today at school,” Song Qian affirmed. “Su Bai, Yingzi, how do you both feel about your performance?”

Qiao Yingzi hesitated to answer. She had compared answers after the exam and felt she had done better than usual. But compared to Su Bai and Lin Leier, she still fell slightly short.

Su Bai had firmly established himself as a model student at Chunfeng High School. He consistently avoided pitfalls in exams, earning himself a reputation as the school’s “answer key template.”

“We’ll know once we get to school,” Qiao Yingzi replied, though her tone betrayed her mood.

Su Bai could sense her unease. After all, as someone used to being at the top, the thought of possibly ranking third was bound to sting.

To lighten the mood, Su Bai took out a property deed he had recently obtained from the system.

“Aunt Song, this is a new house I just bought. I’d like you to manage it for me. If you can find a tenant, the rent can be your living expenses.”

Both Song Qian and Qiao Yingzi were stunned. Su Bai had quietly acquired a school district property without anyone knowing.

[School District Property (学区房, Xuéqū Fáng): A highly sought-after property located in zones with access to elite schools. These homes are popular among parents seeking the best education for their children.].

“Alright, Aunt Song, I’m heading out now,” Su Bai said, quickly grabbing his bag and leaving to avoid Song Qian’s inevitable interrogation.

Qiao Yingzi hurried after him, unwilling to face her mother’s scrutiny alone.

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“Su Bai, you’re awful. How could you be so heartless?” Qiao Yingzi suddenly blurted out.

Su Bai, confused, asked, “Yingzi, you can say what you want about breakfast, but don’t talk nonsense. How am I heartless?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Don’t pretend. You promised me that if I ranked first, you’d take me out to play. But you knew you’d beat me and never planned to take me anywhere. Isn’t that lying?” she said with a straight face.

Only then did Su Bai recall making such a promise. With his recent stock trading adventures, it had completely slipped his mind.

“Alright, alright. Let’s not dwell on that. This week, I’ll definitely take you out. Anywhere you want, all expenses on me,” Su Bai promised.

“You’d better not go back on your word,” she warned, still sceptical.

“Don’t worry. I always keep my word,” Su Bai replied confidently.

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As they reached the community gate, Huang Zitao hurriedly caught up.

“Su Bai, Yingzi, wait for me!”

The three of them walked to school together.

Meanwhile, Fang Yifan sat in his car, watching them with mixed emotions.

For Fang Yifan, exam results weren’t the main issue. What bothered him was seeing his dream girl growing closer to Su Bai every day.

An idea suddenly came to him—he needed to get closer to her.

“Mom, think about how much time we waste commuting and getting stuck in traffic. If we lived near the school, we’d save so much valuable time for studying. Maybe Leier and I could achieve better results!”

“Besides, living near school would mean being close to great teachers and top students. We could ask Aunt Song for help with any questions,” he added, trying to persuade his mother, Tong Wenjie.

Tong Wenjie seemed intrigued by the idea and began considering it seriously.

Of course, moving to an upscale area like Shuxiang Yayuan was no simple matter. Even renting such a high-end property would be a significant expense.

Seeing his mother deep in thought, Fang Yifan felt his plan might just work.