Chapter 438 Chapter 436: Campus Life Resumes!
Chapter 436: Campus Life Resumes!
Early the next morning, with the arrival of the construction team, Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao packed some of their luggage and set off for school.
Feeling a bit uneasy, Su Tao had discussed with Chi Song last night how to further strengthen their home's security. The sniper incident had taught them a lesson; merely having people watch nearby might not be enough.
After a night of deep thought, Chi Song made a new decision.
He would initially convert the apartment in their complex into a basic safe house!
It would be modified in every aspect, so that even if his bodyguards were unavailable, his two younger sisters would be safe simply by staying at home.
Because of this, the arrival of the construction team meant that Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao would have to stay at school for at least a week.
As university students, they had been enrolled for over a month yet had spent less than a tenth of that time on campus. It was easy to imagine how... unconventional such a life was.
This also led to Su Tao and Chi Xiaocheng being immediately noticed by many students as soon as they arrived at school.
The two goddesses, who had been absent for over half a month, were back.
Kindly greeting some passersby, Su Tao and Chi Xiaocheng arrived together at the Teachers' Office Complex.
Su Tao said, "Alright, Xiaocheng, let's go report to our respective advisors first, then how about we meet back downstairs in half an hour?"
"Okay," Chi Xiaocheng replied, "just text me if anything comes up."
Chi Xiaocheng acknowledged, then, wearing her usual T-shirt and loose trousers, entered the office building.
There were fewer students here, but passersby still frequently glanced at her lovely face.
"It looks like quietly getting through my school life, as before, won't be possible anymore."
[After all, Host's reputation has grown, and even over half a month ago, many people were giving Host love letters and gifts. It's early April now, but next month has 520, and by then, those who like Host will probably be even more frantic.]
The system's response left Chi Xiaocheng feeling helpless. "Thankfully, Taotao keeps her possessiveness under control," she muttered, "otherwise, if Taotao were to find out, those people would truly experience what real madness is."
Yes, literal madness.
Chi Xiaocheng reached the fourth floor and soon arrived outside her advisor's office.
She knocked on the door and entered.
She found her advisor organizing documents.
Seeing Chi Xiaocheng, she immediately gestured to her, "Xiaocheng, you're back. The dean of students has already informed me about your situation."
"Huh?" Chi Xiaocheng was startled. "The dean of students knows about my situation?"
"Yes." The advisor gestured, motioning Chi Xiaocheng to come to her desk, and slowly began to explain.
It turned out it wasn't the dean of students, but a higher-ranking leader who had given instructions, specifically mentioning her, the "critically ill" student.
The advisor said, "Regarding your academic situation, I've already spoken with your other instructors. You don't need to attend non-major classes; you'll be marked as excused. However, you must attend your major-specific classes. Even if you don't study, you still need to be present for attendance."
"Furthermore," she continued, "for final exams, you can choose to take them or not. If you take them, you can aim for better grades. If you don't, you'll be considered to have passed automatically. However, scholarships and similar awards will not be available to you."
The advisor explained very patiently, clarifying all aspects to avoid any misunderstanding from Chi Xiaocheng.
Normal attendance would qualify one for awards and honors.
Not attending non-major classes meant automatic leave of absence, final exams meant an automatic minimum pass, and while graduation certificates and degrees would still be issued, they would be without any special honors.
Clearly, Dongfang Yang's influence was at play.
But this was good too.
Chi Xiaocheng didn't want to attend classes anyway, let alone take final exams.
She confirmed her understanding to the advisor, but just before she left, she heard her advisor call out to her again, "Oh, there's one more thing I need to tell you."
The advisor said, "Considering the bullying incident before, your original three roommates have been expelled. Your dorm room is now empty, and our school has many exchange students this semester, so accommodation is tight. We've assigned you three new roommates."
"Even though you're a day student," she continued, "it's good to inform you, to avoid any misunderstandings later. If you ever get bullied again, you must come and tell your advisor, okay?"
Although her roommates didn't really concern her, the advisor's straightforward concern still warmed Chi Xiaocheng's heart. "Thank you, Advisor, I will," she replied.
It was a pity this advisor was such a minor character in the original novel, barely even having a face, and unable to generate any emotion points. Otherwise, Chi Xiaocheng would have definitely made something happen for her.
Bidding farewell to her advisor, Chi Xiaocheng then sent a message to Su Tao: "Taotao, I'll wait for you downstairs."
Su Tao replied: "How about you go back to the dorm and rest, Xiaocheng, or maybe go sit in a classroom for a bit? My new advisor has started talking to me about academic journals, it seems like some issues left by the previous advisor, and it looks like this will take quite a while."
Even on campus, Chi Song had arranged for two bodyguards disguised as students, so Su Tao wasn't as worried as before.
She had already contacted those two bodyguard 'big brothers' to filter out any boys trying to approach Xiaocheng!
Yes, with that, there was absolutely no need to worry.
Chi Xiaocheng felt helpless, knowing that now that they were back at school, Su Tao would certainly be busy.
Seeing that it was still class time, she headed towards a classroom.
Since class was still in session, Chi Xiaocheng planned to sneak in through the back door, but who knew, the instructor was standing right by the back door.
She almost ran right into her, causing all the students in the back rows, who had put away their phones and were daydreaming, to look up.
Facing the teacher, Chi Xiaocheng gave an awkward smile. "Um, Teacher," she stammered, "I was on leave before, and now that I'm feeling better, I just came to check in."
The teacher was nearly 50, with kind but authoritative brows. She gestured forward. "I know," she said, "but even if you're late, you still need to use the front door, understand?"
"I... I get it."
Chi Xiaocheng sheepishly slipped back out.
As she turned away, she heard the hushed whispers of other students.
"Xiaocheng is back in class!" one whispered. "Wow, she's been gone for half a month, hasn't she?"
"She was sick and hospitalized," another offered. "Her health isn't great, you know. But it's great she's back! My pursuit plan, set half a month ago, can finally resume!"
"I like Xiaocheng too," said another. "She likes to sit in the front corner. Even though we haven't spoken, just looking at her back when class is boring feels so soothing and healing."
...
These were the thoughts of young, naive boys, filled with a bit of fantasy.
Her own popularity, it seemed, was steadily growing.
However, just as she stepped out of the classroom, Chi Xiaocheng suddenly heard a notification sound from the system.
[Due to Luo Ying's astonishment at first sight of Host, Emotion Points +10]
The faint notification sound made Chi Xiaocheng pause her steps as she walked out.
She immediately turned her head, scanning her surroundings in surprise.
In her own major class, there was actually a minor character who could provide her with emotion points?
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