Chapter 342: 344 Overjoyed (in the fifth watch of the night)

Chu Jin had just stepped outside when Miao Xinran wrapped an arm around Zhang Fangyi’s shoulder, looking every bit the good brother and said, "Little Zhang, have you noticed that Jin seems a bit different from before?"

The sensitive teenager during the throes of puberty blushed immediately at such closeness, stammering a bit as he said, "No... no, I haven’t..."

Miao Xinran released him, picked up Chu Jin’s workbook from the table, and handed it to Zhang Fangyi, "Take a look at this handwriting, does it look any different from before?"

In truth, Miao Xinran already had a vague suspicion that something about this situation was off.

From Chu Jin’s handwriting and their earlier interaction that morning, there was something inherently odd about this person, something eerily strange, but it was hard to pinpoint exactly what it was.

It was as if some truth was waiting for her to uncover it.

The flush on Zhang Fangyi’s face gradually faded as he stared at the workbook in his hands for a while before saying seriously, "This isn’t her handwriting."

He had seen Chu Jin’s writing before.

It was nothing like this.

These two styles of handwriting were completely incomparable.

Miao Xinran stroked her chin, a mischievous smile on her face, "I wouldn’t have guessed, you seem to know our Jin quite well."

Zhang Fangyi: "..."

Miao Xinran elbowed Zhang Fangyi and pressed on, "Come on, confess, do you have a crush on our Jin?"

"... Don’t talk nonsense!" After blurting out those three words, Zhang Fangyi promptly beat a hasty retreat.

Miao Xinran watched Zhang Fangyi’s retreating back, her gaze growing serious.

How could someone’s handwriting change so easily, and moreover, into two completely different styles?

In these words, there was no trace of the past to be found anymore.

Was it really as simple as a change in style?

Besides, Jin had been acting so strangely today.

Could it be a split personality?

Could it be that the old Jin is coming back?

The old, meek and timid wretch?

But if that person wasn’t Jin, how could there be two people so similar in the world?

Miao Xinran always felt that the divination session Chu Jin did for her was their true first encounter.

It was Chu Jin who had changed her fate.

To her, Chu Jin was more than just a classmate, a friend, a best friend; she was her benefactor.

And so, no matter what, she would always be good to Chu Jin.

That’s why she had to investigate this matter further.

To find out what was really going on.

In the office.

The homeroom teacher, Ms. Wu, looked quite satisfied at the student standing in front of her.

Chu Jin took the initiative to speak first, "Teacher, did you call me here for something?"

Ms. Wu smiled as she said, "Chu Jin, your last speech has won a national first prize, and now many TV stations’ reporters have asked to come and interview you at school. I wanted to ask if you would be willing to accept their interviews?"

Ms. Wu knew Chu Jin’s character—she usually wouldn’t like this kind of thing—which is why she hadn’t agreed to the reporters’ requests without Chu Jin’s consent; she wanted to ask for her opinion first.

Brilliance to the extreme can be harmful.

She was in her crucial last year of high school, so Ms. Wu didn’t want her to be distracted by other things.

For a young person in their growing years, premature fame isn’t necessarily a good thing.

After all, there was the lesson of Shang Yang to consider.

Plus, those reporters were mostly attracted by the online sensationalism.

After all, "Chu the Beaut" was really popular on the internet now.

They were all looking to increase their ratings.

An interview by the TV stations?

Upon hearing this, Chu Jin’s eyes lit up. An interview by the TV stations to create publicity for her? Of course, she was willing.

"Teacher, I am willing. When will they be coming for the interviews?"

Willing?

Ms. Wu was taken aback before she recovered, as she had thought Chu Jin would refuse.

To her surprise, she had agreed.

"Alright, since you agree, I will get back to them in a moment. And you don’t need to feel pressured. Just answer whatever they ask you during the interview. Oh, and since it’s like this, remember to wear your school uniform tomorrow."

The school uniform had the logo on it, which would also help to increase the visibility of South Bridge No.2 Middle School.

Chu Jin nodded, "Okay, teacher, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now."

Ms. Wu watched Chu Jin’s departing figure, her expression becoming slightly more thoughtful.

Had she misjudged someone’s character?

Had this child started to become proud and impatient?

From Chu Jin’s recent behavior, she now seemed to lack the earlier poise and composure that wasn’t easily swayed by praise or criticism.

The way she walked even had a hint of arrogance now.

At this thought, a look of concern flashed through Ms. Wu’s eyes.

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