Parent Experience

Ms. Sai Li’s eyes looked at her.

“Although it’s acceptable to adjust your rest time after completing the tasks a teacher assigns, leaving two hours early really doesn’t look good.”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

‘Wang Ning had never been a guardian for anyone before, but she had a little bit of experience—she had once pretended to be a kid’s parent at a post-exam meeting to earn two hundred yuan—but was found out by the head teacher right at the final parent’s speech.’

‘The result was the kid crying his eyes out while getting a “mixed doubles” beating from his parents, and his allowance was confiscated—Wang Ning’s work was all for nothing.’

To make herself seem more reliable, she nodded vigorously.

“You’re right, teacher. The next time I see her, I’ll have a good talk with her. And please, I’d trouble you to assign her more homework.”

Ms. Sai Li said, “Also, her requests for leave are too frequent. The reason is always to see her older sister—it’s normal for a younger sister to be dependent on her older sister, but as a child grows, she needs to learn independence. Taking leave is fine, but isn’t taking a full week off right after the start of school a bit too frequent?”

A drop of sweat trickled down Wang Ning’s temple as she recalled the accident during the military training.

She nodded again and said, “I understand, teacher. I will urge her to focus properly on her studies.”

“Of course, student Wang Yi’s talent and learning ability are both top-tier, and I’ve also looked into your family’s situation.”

Ms. Sai Li’s tone shifted, becoming gentler.

“As the older sister, you bear a heavier responsibility. The school is aware of your circumstances and can offer you some financial assistance.”

Wang Ning: “Mhm… huh?”

She looked up in surprise.

Then she saw Karin shrug and give her a small smile.

“Thank you, teacher.”

Walking out of the dean’s office, Karin followed behind Wang Ning, her face holding its usual relaxed expression.

“Don’t be nervous, Ningning. Ms. Sai Li is a good person; she just looks serious.”

“Mhm,” Wang Ning replied, then suddenly asked, “Senior Karin, what is your relationship with Ms. Sai Li?”

Karin hummed for a moment, then said lightly, “Ms. Sai Li was originally a private tutor hired by the royal family. She was teaching me when I was very young. Later…”

Her voice lowered at this point.

“For certain reasons, she resigned and came to teach at Alice Girls’ Academy.”

‘Wang Ning knew of this person.’

‘To be precise, she had learned about her in the game.’

‘In the game, many people backstabbed Karin in the end. Countless people wanted her dead, and naturally, some wanted her to live.’

‘In that rebellion, besides members of the royal family, who else was watching from the sidelines, or adding fuel to the fire?’

‘Did the Church also take part in it?’

‘If the Kaos Church was the one the royal family believed in, then logically, they should have been the ones invited to pray—so why was it God’s Blade that prayed for the Grand Princess in the end?’

‘The information revealed in the game was vast and chaotic, only showing the player a shallow layer of it, not to mention she wasn’t even sure if this information was applicable to this world that had changed so much.’

‘Wang Ning could only feel her way through using her experience from multiple playthroughs.’

“What are you thinking about?”

Karin’s dazzlingly beautiful and vibrant face suddenly filled Wang Ning’s vision.

Her golden hair was woven into a long braid, hanging down and swaying with the wind like captured sunlight.

On her jade-white face, her eyes were fixed on Wang Ning, her red lips curved into a smile.

“Golden retriever,” Wang Ning said unconsciously.

“Hmm—?”

The blonde president tilted her head in confusion, then followed Wang Ning’s gaze to her own hair.

“My hair?”

Wang Ning snapped back to her senses.

“It’s nothing.”

“By the way, Senior, what is your beast transformation bloodline?” Wang Ning finally gave in to her curiosity.

Karin raised an eyebrow and smiled.

“What bloodline do you think I have?”

‘There are significant differences between beast transformation bloodlines, and the class divisions are very strict.’

‘Those with weaker bloodlines might be unable to control the exposure of their beast parts.’

‘Those with powerful bloodlines and strength, on the other hand, tend to have much greater control over themselves. Their beast features aren’t visible on the surface unless they experience intense emotions—such as extreme excitement or anger, or when they enter their estrus period.’

Wang Ning thought for a moment, then guessed tentatively, “A Golden Retriever?”

“Mm, very close.”

Karin shook her head slightly, her eyes fixed on the top of the white-haired girl’s head as her fingers twitched.

Wang Ning listed several more names, all of which Karin denied with a smile.

“Senior, just tell me directly. I really can’t guess.”

“Next time. If we meet again, I’ll tell you then.”

As Karin spoke, she took the opportunity to pat Wang Ning’s hair when she wasn’t looking.

Wang Ning: “…Senior Karin!”

“Hahahaha, Ningning, see you next time!” Karin walked away with a brilliant smile.

In the classroom.

Boli An rested her head on her hand, watching as the number of people in the classroom gradually dwindled.

She glanced at her watch.

It was already the appointed time.

She still hadn’t arrived.

The afterglow of the setting sun outside pierced through the glass and entered the classroom, carrying with it the rustling sound of leaves.

A cool, unhurried breeze drifted in.

Her gaze was faint, and for once, she didn’t feel sleepy.

Or rather, another, inexplicable emotion had taken over.

“Student Boli An, we’re leaving now. Aren’t you going yet?” The student on duty called out to her.

Boli An: “I’ll wait a little longer.”

The student on duty acknowledged her and left as well.

She calmly watched the scenery outside the window until the sun had completely sunk below the horizon.

That person still did not come.

Wang Ning returned to her dorm, washed her face, and felt refreshed, just about to get into bed.

‘Did I forget something?’

Wang Ning sneezed, and she heard Xiali call out to her, “Ningning, did you catch a cold?”

‘No way, my body is perfectly healthy!’

‘Whatever, time to sleep!’