As HuMing returned to the classroom, he received news that the class teacher would soon distribute grades for the quiz.
Even though they haven't reached their final year of high school, the academic demands at their school are incredibly intense.
Quizzes are consistent and regular, and it is ensured that parents are always kept informed.
Based on the original's grades, he consistently ranks at the bottom compared to the rest. After all, he only managed to secure a spot in the advanced class through management.
Han YunXi and Ye QiuXue are also some of the top students, and they're in the same advanced class.
In contrast, Han ShuYi managed to secure a spot in the advanced class solely through his exceptional skills and talents.
Furthermore, before this, he had always yearned to break free from poverty and soar to new horizons.
However, he found himself ascending halfway through the plan. As a result, Han ShuYi has gained even more popularity among everyone.
After all, who wouldn't appreciate having a well-liked, kind-hearted, and academically accomplished classmate? As for HuMing, he had become a mere background character.
HuMing believes that the original wasn't up to par as a villain, which made him eventually a cannon fodder background character and die.
And despite being here for so long, the female lead has yet to appear. Hu Ming recalls that the female lead transferred during the second half of the semester. However, the identity of the female protagonist is also of significant interest, as she is pretty famous.
Well, It's better to think about the future later. For now, it is best to concentrate on what is in front of him. HuMing yawned lazily, resting his head on his hand.
The class teacher entered the room, holding the quiz papers in hand. As usual, he first announced the names of the students who achieved the highest grades, one by one.
Among them was Han ShuYi, who seemed pretty accustomed to this situation. He smiled as he confidently approached to retrieve his paper and returned to his seat.
Equally unsurprising, the class teacher lastly called out HuMing's name, and Hu Ming's grade was abysmal. He didn't even get a hundred across all three main topics combined!
HuMing even believed that stomping on the question sheet could result in a higher score.
But, with the facts in place, he must accept it.
When Hu Ming took the paper, he heard random chuckling below as if mocking his stupidity. No one attempted such a thing before the original's identity was revealed.
Now that he has become a blame target, a chorus of voices calls for his downfall---even those who used to flatter the original.
Everyone keeps their distance from him, causing him to feel like an outcast. Unsurprisingly, the original found this treatment unbearable and desperately attempted to handle Han ShuYi.
However, HuMing excelled in solitude. In fact, being alone is the ideal state for him. He believed other's presence would only hinder him.
Just as HuMing sat back in his seat, the class teacher looked at Han ShuYi, then at HuMing, and said,
"Everyone should learn from Han ShuYi. Grades are not the sole determinant of success; what truly matters is one's attitude! We're in a class that offers a wealth of academic resources, surpassing those available in other classes. I hope everyone will make the most of this valuable opportunity. There's no opportunity to waste once you're out in society!"
The class teacher's expression was stern but seemed particularly focused on HuMing. Everyone is well aware of HuMing's current situation, and his current identity is considerably awkward. Who knew what might happen next?
So he hopes that HuMing can change his attitude toward learning, at least showing some improvement!
The other students were perfectly aware of the person the class teacher was talking about. Nonetheless, they believed it was a hopeless endeavor. Considering HuMing's current state, it seems highly unlikely that he could learn anything, let alone understand.
In the face of his classmates' stares, HuMing disregarded them. He lay back in his chair and patiently counted down the minutes until the end of the school.
......
Unlike before, HuMing finally now had a new driver to drive him home.
The driver appeared relatively young, yet his face showed no sign of a smile. Furthermore, there was another person in the car.
Just as he got in, he saw KangXin sitting quietly in the back seat. She tilted her head to look at HuMing, then called him "Young Master" and continued to stare at him.
"Why are you here today?"
"Young Master, have you forgotten what day it is?"
KangXin tilted her head, a big question mark above her small head.
She didn't understand why HuMing asked this.
And HuMing, on the other hand, really didn't know what she was talking about.
Are there still secrets he wasn't aware of?
Seeing HuMing furrows his brow, appearing absolutely clueless. For the first time, the tiny maid displayed a helpless expression.
"Young Master, today is the day you visit the orphanage. Have you forgotten? You go there on the 15th of every month."
'The original actually has this kind of righteousness?'
HuMing was genuinely taken aback this time. Initially, he believed the original was nothing more than an idle womanizer who enjoyed flaunting his wealth.
But to think that he made an effort to visit the children at the orphanage every month.
KangXin gave the driver an address, and the car began moving towards its destination leisurely.
The atmosphere inside the car was serene. HuMing eyes were shut, seemingly taking a moment to relax. The driver in the front occasionally checked the rearview mirror. KangXin sat with her hands neatly folded in her lap, her posture rigid and precise.
The air conditioning felt quite strong, causing KangXin to glance over at HuMing beside her. HuMing rested his head on his hand, elbow casually resting on the car window, giving the impression that he had dozed off.
Seeing this, KangXin retrieved a blanket from the back storage compartment and gently placed it over HuMing.
Despite not being the child of the Han family, HuMing undeniably possessed a strikingly handsome face.
Especially when he was quiet, his demeanor transformed, emanating a serene elegance starkly contrasting with his usual boisterousness.
Kang Xin stared at HuMing's cheek in this manner till they reached their destination. When the car came to a stop, KangXin woke up HuMing.
"Young Master, we're here."
HuMing gradually opened his eyes. His eyes were devoid of any emotion. His gaze swept across, causing the two individuals he looked at to tremble as if they were at by a lion instinctively.
But soon, HuMing widened his eyes, then breathed a sigh of relief and said,
"To think I actually fallen asleep. I must really be exhausted today."
KangXin exited the car after HuMing. She was as if a shadow of HuMing, always following behind him.
HuMing looked up at the rundown orphanage before him.
This was new information that he had never come across, and he was curious about what the original had done here.
Seeing HuMing stop in his tracks, KangXin slowly approached and whispered softly in his ear.
"Young Master, the children are all looking forward to seeing you. Let's go inside."
The maid's voice was soft and gentle, with no noticeable tones, yet it gave a reassuring feeling.
"Let's go."