Chapter 235: Chapter 235

Zhang Linong knew that Ye Ling would definitely do what she said, but thinking about Dongzi’s temper, and having said so much today, Dongzi was still unmoved. At this moment, Zhang Linong wanted to hear what Ye Ling planned to do. Discover more novels at novｅlfire.net

"You don’t need to ask again about this matter, I’ll just change the university application when the time comes. You don’t have to worry about anything else. Once the acceptance letter comes, no matter how much he disagrees, it won’t matter. You also don’t need to tell him about this or try to persuade him. Save yourself from alerting him and making him suspicious, which would be counterproductive. Just trust me on this."

Upon hearing Ye Ling say this, Zhang Linong nodded, "Then I’ll leave this matter to you. Honestly, I worry that if I stay here too long, Dongzi will find out. If he knows I’ve come to see you, he’ll definitely keep an eye on you, fearing you’ll do something."

Ye Ling saw Zhang Linong off and stood in the courtyard for a while. Calculating that the teachers hadn’t finished work yet, she headed quietly towards the office by herself. The office door was open, and Ye Ling peeked in to see only Ji Zhongjun and the history teacher talking inside. She felt fortunate, thinking if she had to wait until tomorrow to see Ji Zhongjun, she’d be anxious all night. Now it seemed she could enjoy a lazy morning.

Ji Zhongjun looked up to see Ye Ling coming back, raising an eyebrow and leisurely leaning back in his chair, "So, have you decided to change the application now? But I’ve already submitted it."

Ye Ling knew well that coming here would mean trouble from Ji Zhongjun, but she forced herself in, "Mr. Ji, I know it was my fault before. This time, I’m here to admit my mistakes and indeed to change the application. Actually, I want to change Zhao Guodong’s application. He didn’t list a university as his first choice. Mr. Ji, you should know, Zhao Guodong comes from the family courtyard. Even if he doesn’t take the university path, he’s supposed to follow in his father’s footsteps in research and academics. Now that he’s changed his application, his father definitely won’t agree. The school won’t escape responsibility either. At this moment, although I know it’s inappropriate for me to come change this application, I have no choice but to ask you, Mr. Ji."

Ji Zhongjun didn’t respond, but his chin lifted slightly, indicating he didn’t take Ye Ling’s words to heart. Ye Ling sighed inwardly and continued, "Instead of waiting for Zhao Guodong’s father to make a scene at school, wouldn’t it be better for Mr. Ji to have Uncle Zhao owe you one? Mr. Ji can quietly change the application back. When Zhao Guodong raises a fuss, tell Uncle Zhao about it. Uncle Zhao will definitely be grateful to you, Mr. Ji. This way, an enmity is turned into friendship. Mr. Ji, you’re an adult; surely you know what’s best to do."

"Hmph, now you recognize I’m an adult and realize you were wrong in the past. Ye Ling, you should know that people aren’t moved just because you now choose to speak nicely and admit your mistakes. Remember how arrogant you were back then? Just because of you, I’ve been looked down upon by students at this school until now. Now you think a simple sorry will make past issues go away? Things aren’t that easy." Ji Zhongjun crossed his legs and looked at Ye Ling sideways, then turned to his colleague with a helpless look, "See this? Causes all this trouble only to come back and bow her head. Everyone says being a teacher is tough; tell me, who really understands our difficulties?"

The history teacher was quite old-fashioned and got along particularly well with Ji Zhongjun. When Ye Ling’s incident happened, he was always there watching and even stood up to speak for Ji Zhongjun. How could he know Ye Ling would suddenly overtake Ji Zhongjun and be in the right? It caused him embarrassment, too. Now that Ye Ling was there to admit her mistakes, the history teacher felt uplifted and naturally sided with whatever Ji Zhongjun said.

Ji Zhongjun also felt uplifted. Ye Ling knew she had to lower her head today, so no matter what Ji Zhongjun said, she kept admitting she was wrong. In her heart, she knew she had reminded Ji Zhongjun about Zhao Guodong’s father’s favor, so even though Ji Zhongjun’s words were harsh, she’d eventually get him to agree to change the application.

Ye Ling smiled bitterly inside. Zhao Guodong changed his application for her, and now she’s enduring insults for his sake. It seemed like she’d finally repaid what he had done for her. At the end of the day, she ought not to owe him anymore; otherwise, knowing Zhao Guodong changed his life’s path for her would make her feel endlessly guilty.

Ye Ling came prepared for insults today, so no matter what Ji Zhongjun said, she let it go in one ear and out the other. Finally, after Ji Zhongjun had his fill, he took out the application from the drawer and filled out a new one blankly according to Zhang Linong’s application, and the matter was resolved.

When Ye Ling left the office, she exhaled heavily, watching the clusters of students in the campus she didn’t return to her dormitory. Instead, she sat under a tree on campus until it was dark before heading back. With one more day of exams, the holidays were about to start, the dormitory was lively. As soon as Ye Ling entered, Ji Hong couldn’t resist making some sarcastic comments, but when Ye Ling gave her a sharp glance, Ji Hong, feeling guilty, dared not continue.

Dong Juan heard Ye Ling enter, sat up in bed to look at her. Ye Ling hadn’t replied when Dong Juan spoke to her earlier, so Dong Juan had been thinking about it all day. Remembering Ye Ling’s past kindness, she just couldn’t let go and hoped Ye Ling would understand and not hold it against her.

However, seeing that Ye Ling didn’t even glance her way, Dong Juan couldn’t help but look disappointed but refused to give up until Ye Ling lay down and pulled her bed curtain shut, after which she lay down dejectedly.

In the following days, exams for each grade in the school were completed, and students gradually went home, leaving the dormitories nearly empty. Ye Ling was also waiting for her results, but obviously couldn’t wait too long at school. Aunt Sun had already mentioned twice that, with no students left, she too wanted a holiday, and she couldn’t stay just for Ye Ling.

Even as bold as Ye Ling was, she couldn’t stay. She had already packed; the results would come in a few days. However, renting a house for less than a month didn’t make sense, since she had to return home. But staying in a guest house for a few days cost as much as renting a place for a month.

Just as Ye Ling was begrudging the money, Zhang Linong arrived, this time only Wang Ping accompanied him, "You can move and stay at my grandma’s place for a few days. Wait for the results to come out; returning home won’t be too late."

"Does your mom know?" Having once faced being taken into police custody with Zhang Linong’s family, Ye Ling was reluctant to get involved with them again.

"My mom knows. I told her when I came out. These past few days we’ve been tidying the bungalow, and my mom put some grains and flour inside. All you need to do is buy some groceries when you’re there." Zhang Linong understood her concern, "That incident wasn’t your fault; my mom knows. If you weren’t unwilling to return to the family courtyard, my mom kept saying she wanted you to come to our home."

Only then did Ye Ling feel reassured. She packed her belongings and, with the other two, moved to the Zhang family’s bungalow. (To be continued. If you work, you’re welcome to qidian.com to cast recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)