The two people walking ahead were also whispering.
"How is it? There shouldn't be any problems, right?"
"No problem, I've tried them all. They're definitely all ordinary people. At this age, few people's Realm should be higher than mine, especially Cultivators from your world."
Actually, An Chen was a bit overthinking. Among this batch of Transcendents, no one of the same age group should have a higher Realm than him.
"Both of them are ordinary people in my eyes. Just now, I deliberately used a bit more force when shaking hands. If they had Qi, they would instinctively increase their grip to match mine, but you saw the expressions on their faces."
An Chen nodded.
"That's good."
Once it was confirmed that the two were not Cultivators, their identities were directly solidified, and all the information heard before was also true.
There was nothing to worry about then.
"Bye-bye! I'll wait for you at Ye Xinning's place at noon!"
Upon reaching the opposite side of the school gate, An Chen led the two across the crosswalk, while Su Xiaojiu waved goodbye from behind, then turned and hummed a song as she walked towards Ye Xinning's house. She had probably arranged another card game with Hong Shan and was now preparing to compete.
An Chen led the two into the school. After explaining a few words to the security guard at the gate, they entered without hindrance. He first put the breakfast back in the classroom, asked Sun He to help distribute it, and then took the two to the Academic Affairs Office to report to the teachers.
An Chen originally wanted to send the two to the Academic Affairs Office and then return to his class, but just as he was about to turn around, the Head of the Academic Affairs Office called out to him.
"Hey, An Chen! Don't leave yet. These two were originally going to be assigned to your Class Three. You take them to get familiar with the way. Anyway, it doesn't matter if you attend the morning reading or not. You can use this time to show them around the campus! Help the new students integrate into our school life!"
An Chen's mouth twitched.
It wasn't surprising that the two were assigned to Class Three.
The key class in Second Middle School was strange; it wasn't the first or the last class, but precisely Class Three.
Chen Cheng and Chen Mo's families were wealthy. Although An Chen didn't know if their academic performance was good after studying abroad, An Chen estimated that it would be easy for their families to use some money to arrange them into the key class.
"What a coincidence?"
Chen Mo smiled happily, and Chen Cheng also nodded.
"Brother An, it seems we are quite fated."
"Mm."
An Chen just nodded.
Chen Cheng and Chen Mo, on the other hand, re-examined An Chen.
If they were in the same class, it meant An Chen was also in the key class.
The two hadn't expected An Chen to be a top student with good grades.
After all, An Chen seemed quite reclusive and had to spend time earning money. The two didn't believe that the kind of diligent student who worked part-time and studied hard, as reported in the news, would appear beside them.
Moreover, when they went to the classroom just now, they saw tall stacks of books on other people's desks, but An Chen's desk was empty, which didn't look like a student who studied hard.
In fact, if An Chen didn't have special abilities, he wouldn't have been able to achieve such academic results at all. He would probably be working in some factory, enviously watching students carrying their school bags to school.
He actually didn't have much time to study, nor did he spend time studying.
"You two, having returned from abroad, might not be accustomed to studying in China. This student here is our school's best student, aiming for the provincial top scholar. If you have any questions during your studies, you can ask him to help you. Although An Chen is a bit quiet, he is very willing to help others."
An Chen secretly pouted.
Had they asked for his opinion? Was it up to the Head of the Academic Affairs Office to decide whether he wanted to help?
As soon as these words came out, Chen Cheng and Chen Mo were even more surprised.
The best student? And aiming for the provincial top scholar??
Was this guy a Genius after all?
Immediately, the way the two looked at An Chen changed. Chen Mo's eyes held curiosity, while Chen Cheng's gaze became a bit more scrutinizing.
"Let's go, I'll take you on a tour of the campus."
So An Chen led the two around, mainly pointing out the teachers' offices, the sports field, the gymnasium, the auditorium, and the cafeteria.
An Chen grumbled inwardly, what was there to tour in such a small, shabby school?
By the time An Chen brought them back to the classroom, the morning self-study had only just begun.
An Chen returned to his seat, and the Head Teacher, seeing the two new students, smiled and motioned for them to come to the podium. After a brief introduction, they entered the traditional segment: having the two introduce themselves.
"These are the two new neighbors you mentioned?"
After returning to her seat, Ye Xinning leaned over and asked An Chen.
"Mm, it's them."
On the stage, Chen Cheng and Chen Mo began their self-introductions.
"Hello everyone, I'm Chen Mo! The 'Mo' from 'final exam'! You can call me Mo Zi! I like singing, playing games, and making friends. I hope I can be good friends with all of you in the future!"
Chen Mo was actually very beautiful, and coupled with her lively personality, she was even more endearing. Only someone like An Chen didn't care much, but the male students of that age were all wide-eyed. Someone below started clapping, and then others followed suit.
Then it was Chen Cheng's turn.
"My name is Chen Cheng, the 'Cheng' from 'honesty'. I was born abroad..."
Chen Cheng then spoke fluently, from his family background to his academic life and personal achievements, stopping only after a full five minutes.
An Chen could feel that Chen Cheng seemed to have prepared for this self-introduction, not like others who prepared it on the spot.
From his demeanor and speech, it was also evident that Chen Cheng was a very cultivated person.
Of course, it would have been better if he had spoken a little less.
"The two students can sit in the back row of our classroom for now, but don't worry, we'll be changing seats very soon."
The Head Teacher pointed to two empty seats in the back row. These were newly moved desks and chairs, likely for the two new students.
Perhaps dissatisfied with sitting in the back row, Chen Mo's face showed a slight hint of displeasure, but Chen Cheng smiled and said:
"Okay, thank you, teacher."
Then, he took his sister to the last row and put down his school bag and other belongings.
"Alright, we'll continue with morning self-study now. An Chen, please take the two new students to get their textbooks and study materials. They're next to the office. You should remember what books there are."
An Chen again looked speechless.
"Do I look that idle?"
"Aren't you?"
Ye Xinning let out a giggle.
