Chapter 28: Skipping Grades Exam

  Just when Zhen Xinan thought nothing was wrong, Song Jiangliang's phone call came again, still about the album.

  "An An, what about the cover of your album? Neither of you is willing to appear on it. I can't just use a landscape painting, can I?" Song Jiangliang was at his wit's end; this wasn't a problem for other singers, but they were special cases.

  "Isn't there any other way?" Zhi Xin'an also felt it was difficult to handle, but thinking of Song Jiang Liang's rich experience, couldn't he even deal with this small matter?

  "If I had another way, would I still look for you? I've been in this circle for so many years, and it's the first time I've seen people like you. Others are all trying to grab the spotlight by any means necessary to increase their exposure rate. You're good, using existing opportunities is not used, but instead hiding." Song Jiangliang complained.

  Ji Xin'an smiled and said after a moment's thought: "Don't complain for now, think of a solution first."

  "If it doesn't work out, you take a photo of yourselves and we'll handle it. Can't others tell that it's not you?" Song Jiangliang thought for a moment, this was the only feasible solution.

  Ji Xin'an still felt that this method was not secure after hearing it. "How about this? I'll draw a sketch of the two of us and print it on."

  Song Jiang thought for a moment and agreed that this was the only way to handle it.

  So Ji Xin'an's painting skills, which she had learned for a year, were finally put to use. She carefully painted for two days and finally completed it. After handing it over to Song Jiangliang and getting a satisfactory answer, all her work on the album was done.

  Because of the recording, Ji Xin'an's life finally returned to normal, and she could pick up a book and read it with peace of mind. After going through this experience, Zou Ze had even more admiration for Ji Xin'an, and seeing that Ji Xin'an had already started preparing for her skip-level exam, he also didn't want to fall behind, and together they worked hard.

  Zou Ze took advantage of the excuse to stay at Ji Xin'an's house every day, freeloading and drinking. Ji Xin'an couldn't do anything about it, so she could only bring out an extra meal every day. However, this also meant that there was someone to discuss things with anytime, making her feel that amidst the hard work, there was also the comfort of having a friend's company.

  Ji Xin'an's parents did not interfere with her like Yu Yao's parents, and she was basically in charge of her own affairs, but she would still take the initiative to tell them.

  When An told her parents about her decision, her mother thought she was suddenly having a brainstorm. "An, how did you suddenly think of skipping grades? This is no laughing matter."

  "Mom, I didn't suddenly think of this. I've been considering it for a long time and I'll be well-prepared. I won't do anything that's not certain, so you can rest assured!" Ji Xin'an hugged her mother's arm.

  "If the child wants to give it a try, then let her. If it doesn't work out, she can always come back. What's there to be afraid of?" The father, who had been silent until now, spoke up in agreement.

  Maybe mom's initial opposition was just worry, and she didn't really object from the heart, so after dad said that, she also nodded in agreement.

  "Dad and mom, you are really too good. I love you to death." Ji Xin'an hugged them tightly and kissed each of them once as soon as they agreed.

  The following days, Ji Xin'an felt that being busy was not enough to describe her situation, it could be said that she was suffering. Her suffering was not just because of having to read so many books or learn so much stuff, the main reason was Yu Yao, who really did what she said, and would compete with Ji Xin'an in everything no matter what.

  Just like in martial arts, Ji Xin'an now has an unusual talent for this aspect, occasionally even instructors would lose to her. Yu Yao, on the other hand, lacks a bit of spirituality and her body is weak, so until now her efforts have not been able to make up for her shortcomings in this area. However, every time she spars with Ji Xin'an, she seems to be fighting for her life, even Guo Rong couldn't bear to watch, trying his best not to pair them together.

  And that's just the tip of the iceberg, with so many opportunities to meet every day, Yu Yao often has to compete for dominance, which makes Ji Xin'an suffer.

  However, time wouldn't stop for her suffering, and two and a half months passed in the blink of an eye. The final exams were approaching soon, and she and Zou Ze also had to submit their application to the school before that.

  Normally, the procedure would be to inform your head teacher first, but when he found out that two people were going to skip a grade at once, he didn't know whether to be happy or sad. He was happy because his class could produce such excellent students and he could bask in their glory, but he was also sad because they were leaving, which would definitely lower the average score of the remaining students on future exams.

  But this wasn't based on his preference, even if he was unhappy, it still had to be handled. The class teacher and the grade director couldn't take charge of this matter, so they directly handed it over to the principal's office. As a result, Ji Xin'an came to the principal's office once again.

  "Are both of you going to apply for skipping a grade?" When he found out that one of the two students applying for skipping a grade was actually Ji Xin'an, the singer, he was also very surprised.

  "Yes, Principal Wang." Ji Xin'an didn't say much, just nodded his head.

  "You have such thoughts, it shows that you are very motivated and strict with yourself. However, skipping grades is not that simple. In middle school, unlike elementary school, if you skip a grade and don't adapt, there's still time to catch up. But middle school only lasts three years, and if you skip the second year, you'll have to take the high school entrance exam after just one more year of study. If you're not adapted by then, not only will you fall behind in your studies, but your current grades may also be affected. You should think carefully about this!" Principal Liu looked at their report cards and saw that they were indeed doing very well, but still couldn't help but advise them cautiously.

  The two of them looked at each other after hearing the principal's words, "Principal Wang, thank you for your concern. However, being able to come here proves that we are not impulsive, but have thought it through carefully. We are all prepared and confident, so please don't worry!"

  "Since you've already thought it through, I won't say anything else. Do your parents agree?" The principal couldn't help but smile when he saw these two excellent students, and his face naturally lit up with joy.

  "They all support it too." Ji Xin'an knew that Zou Ze had never told his family, but they had already reached this point and couldn't possibly tell the truth now.

  "That's good, and there's no need to arrange a separate exam for you two. You can directly participate in the end-of-term exam for second year junior high school students. If you do well, you can go straight to third year junior high school after the summer break." Principal Liu smiled, "But if you don't do well, you'll have to go back and attend second year junior high school with a clear conscience!"

  "Thank you, Principal, don't worry, we'll definitely be able to do it." The two of them stood up smiling and bid each other farewell.

  As soon as he left the principal's office, Zou Ze thought of Ji Xin'an, who had just been talking confidently and full of confidence. He felt that she was carrying something on her body, and the more he came into contact with her, the more he was drawn to her. "Are you so confident?"

  "Of course, what's the point of coming here if you don't have confidence? You're not going to back out at the last minute, are you?" Ji Xin'an smiled confidently.

  "How could I, am I that kind of person? Don't worry, as long as you don't give up, I'll be with you." After saying this, he suddenly felt a bit awkward and hurriedly added, "It's all for the sake of my stomach, I have to work hard too!"

  Ji Xin'an smiled and didn't say anything else, the two of them returned to the classroom together. Among their classmates, only Chen Zhaoji knew about this matter, seeing the two of them smiling as they came back, she knew that things had been settled. Although she was very happy for them, thinking that they would soon be separated again made her feel a bit downhearted. Ji Xin'an noticed and wanted to say something to comfort her, but didn't know what to say, while Chen Zhaoji smiled and shook her head at her, indicating that she was fine and not to worry.

  When it was time for the final exams, the two were assigned to different exam rooms. Ji Xin'an could only walk alone to her own exam room. As she entered the exam room, she caused a stir. Thanks to the New Year's Eve party, she had also become a minor celebrity in school. When the second-year students saw her enter her exam room, they naturally curiously asked each other, and the classroom was suddenly filled with buzzing sounds.

  Ji Xin'an faced the curious glances and hesitant expressions that came over from time to time, and could only respond with a smile. In her heart, she was grateful that she was a reborn person; otherwise, as a teenage girl, her mental quality would have been completely overwhelmed.

  However, Ji Xin'an, who was already thirty in psychological age at this time, just treated it as an ordinary final exam and responded to it without any tension, doing whatever he wanted.

  Ji Xin'an has always thought that the exams were very difficult, so she has been preparing for the harder questions. Only today did she discover that the actual exam questions were not as hard as she had imagined, and in fact, they were relatively simple for her. As a result, the exam went smoothly, and she felt that she did quite well.

  And as for skipping grades, I have more confidence in it now.