An Empress’s Return to the Present: The Real Young Lady’s Strong Comeback

Chapter 49: Zhou Luo’s Background

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Zhou Luo looked around, pulled Gu Xiao to the female toilet, and locked the door.

“So, you’re an illegitimate daughter?” Gu Xiao pretended to be calm and asked.

Zhou Luo nodded.

“When my father was dating my mother, she accidentally had me. However, my father was afraid that it would affect his career, so he broke up with my mother and left behind a considerable sum of living expenses.”

“As 1 grew up bit by bit, 1 could feel that my mother hated my father very much. When he was still an unknown small actor, my mother stayed by his side, but he abandoned her without a word. I slowly grew up, and my appearance became more and more similar to my father…”

“After my mother and my father parted ways, my mother could no longer contact my father. She could only scold him when he came up on the television. However, this did not calm her anger, so she often took out her anger on me.”

“You… hate her?”

…..

“No, 1 just feel that my mother is very pitiful, so I’ve always wanted to study hard, but no matter how much effort 1 put in, my results have always been very poor. I’ve always thought that if 1 have good results and get into a good school, would Dad be able to see me?”

Gu Xiao had mixed feelings.

“Do the students in the class know about this?” Gu Xiao asked.

“I don’t know. The reason I told you is that the first time 1 saw you and Chu An together, 1 felt that the two of you were very similar to my parents. The girl was a child from the countryside, and the boy was a high and mighty young master of the Chu family… 1 didn’t mean to belittle you!” Zhou Luo realized that she might have said something wrong and waved her hand in a panic.

“It’s okay. I don’t care.”

“That’s why 1 feel that the two of you are so close. 1 really hope that the two of you can be together forever. It can also be considered as making up for the regret 1 feel about my parents.”

Gu Xiao suddenly understood why she wanted to be good to her, or to be her good friend.

“But how do you know that if you study hard, you will get the kinship you crave?” Gu Xiao asked.

“What do you mean?” Zhou Luo had never thought of this question.

“To me, even if 1 don’t study hard, 1 can do other things. 1 can paint and be a chef. I live for myself,” Gu Xiao explained patiently. “Including the fact that I’m studying hard now, it’s also for my own sake. 1 want to study hard, so I’m studying hard.”

Zhou Luo nodded thoughtfully. After a while, she opened her mouth and said, “1 don’t like to study… Every time I study, I feel restless. 1 can’t learn at all. I forced myself to do those questions.”

“Yes, so, the most important thing is to become a shining individual of your own, right?!”

There was a sudden knock on the toilet door.

“Who’s inside! Is it Gu Xiao and Zhou Luo! Classes are already starting. What are you guys doing here?” The door handle moved, and a female voice sounded.

“Oh no, we’ve been discovered!” Zhou Luo looked at Gu Xiao, who had been implicated because of her, and felt guilty. She went over and opened the door.

“What are you guys doing? Don’t you know that class has already started?!”

The teacher in front of them was their math teacher, Ye Ke. She was famous for being strict.

At the same time, she was also the only teacher in Class io who was serious about teaching. It was said that because she had just joined the school, she was even teased by the students as someone wanting to make bold changes on assuming her new position.

Just as she was about to continue reprimanding them, Gu Xiao covered her stomach and squatted on the ground. She said to the teacher, “I’m sorry, Teacher. My stomach hurts…”

The anger on Teacher Ye’s face immediately subsided. Gu Xiao’s results were ranked first in Class Ten, so the teacher’s attitude towards her became kinder.

“I see. Is it very painful? Do you want to go to the infirmary? I’ll help you apply for leave. Zhou Luo, bring her there.” Teacher Ye’s words were swift and decisive. After giving the order, she left.

Zhou Luo looked at Gu Xiao gratefully, and Gu Xiao winked at her.

A warmth rose from the bottom of Zhou Luo’s heart.

“Thank you, Gu Xiao…”

“Look at the feast I made for you!”

Gu Xiao had just returned home when she heard Chu An’s excited voice. Then, she saw a figure rush out of the kitchen and she hurriedly placed her school bag on the sofa..