Chapter 32

Although he still had to wait a week, in Zhao Guoquan's view, this was already the best outcome. He nodded hurriedly and said, "No problem, of course no problem! I'll wait for you next Saturday."

"Let's make it a deal!" Jiang Ping decisively settled the matter and then asked Zhao Guoquan for his home address.

"Xiao Jiang, I really appreciate it." After giving his address, Zhao Guoquan said with a hint of embarrassment, "It's just that it will delay your review, which makes me feel very guilty."

Jiang Ping, of course, did not take credit for himself. He smiled at Zhao Guoquan and said, "Uncle Zhao, please don't take it to heart. Recently, I've been reviewing all day, which has made me feel dizzy and my review efficiency has been getting lower and lower. I was planning to go out for a walk to clear my head anyway. This trip to your place will be a good way to relax."

Although Jiang Ping spoke lightly, Zhao Guoquan could tell that he was trying to comfort him. He couldn't help but sigh, "Xiao Jiang, great kindness needs no thanks. I will remember your kindness!"

This made Jiang Ping secretly pleased, but he didn't let his feelings show. After a few more modest words, he hung up the phone.

Zhao Guoquan's call was somewhat unexpected for Jiang Ping, and the situation of the obedient and cute little girl, Jiajia, also made him a bit worried. Fortunately, Jiang Ping had a Ph.D. in psychology in his previous life, so he had some ideas on how to help Jiajia. He decided to visit Zhao Guoquan's home and understand the little girl's situation to see if he could help.

Next Saturday, when Jiang Ping visited Zhao Guoquan's home for the first time, it would be impolite to go empty-handed. He should bring some gifts. Of course, considering his high school student status, bringing some fruit would already be considered thoughtful.

However, if Jiang Ping wanted to build a good relationship with the future top official of the province, he couldn't just bring some fruit. He also couldn't give very expensive gifts, as that wouldn't match his identity. After some thought, Jiang Ping finally came up with a meaningful but not too conspicuous gift—carving a pendant for Jiajia from the agarwood he had collected recently.

Having decided on the gift to bring to Zhao Guoquan's home, it was already lunchtime. After lunch, Li Qian arrived as scheduled.

As the weather was getting hotter, Li Qian wore a moon-white dress today. The well-fitted dress accentuated her slim figure, making her look even more pure and lovely. Her slender legs were visible under the hem of the dress, with skin as smooth as the finest silk.

Upon seeing Jiang Ping, Li Qian's face immediately lit up with a happy smile, her clear eyes sparkling with joy, adding a touch of youthful charm. Even though Jiang Ping had seen many beautiful women in his previous life, he was still deeply attracted by Li Qian's beauty.

In his previous life, Jiang Ping and Li Qian didn't interact much, but in this life, their relationship was much closer. Jiang Ping realized that every time he got to know Li Qian better, he discovered more beautiful qualities in her, and this time was no exception.

Looking at the vibrant young beauty, Jiang Ping couldn't help but sincerely praise, "Li Qian, you look really beautiful in this outfit!"

If it were his previous life, Jiang Ping would never dare to say such things to Li Qian. However, after being reborn, he knew that women liked compliments, and expressing his feelings would only make her happy.

Indeed, although Jiang Ping's praise made Li Qian's face turn red, she was genuinely happy. As the saying goes, "A woman adorns herself for the one who appreciates her." Li Qian had specifically worn this dress today to see Jiang Ping. His praise made her realize that her efforts were not in vain, and she couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

However, her sense of propriety prevented Li Qian from showing her happiness on her face. Instead, she gave Jiang Ping a playful glare and said, "You're just talking nonsense. Let's start the review quickly!"

Although Li Qian tried to look angry, the smile on her face couldn't be hidden. The faint smile on her face revealed her true feelings.

Jiang Ping, of course, could see that Li Qian wasn't really angry. He didn't want to expose her little secret and just smiled, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. Let's start the review!"

As before, Jiang Ping first helped Li Qian review English, and then Li Qian tutored Jiang Ping in math. However, today Li Qian's outfit was much more beautiful than last time. Wearing a dress, the young girl looked like a lotus flower just out of the water. Although it wasn't enough to make Jiang Ping lose his mind, it did make his eyes often involuntarily fall on her slightly protruding chest and slender waist.

Being sensitive as a young girl, Li Qian, of course, noticed Jiang Ping's bold gaze. She occasionally warned him with her eyes to focus on the review and not to daydream. However, her supposedly stern gaze had no deterrent effect on Jiang Ping. His eyes still often fell on the young girl's slender figure, and he didn't hide his admiration.

This situation kept repeating, and eventually, Li Qian couldn't take it anymore. She hugged her math book to her chest and said to Jiang Ping with a pout, "Your mind isn't on the book at all. I won't review with you anymore!"

Knowing that Li Qian was just being childish, Jiang Ping wasn't annoyed. He put down his pen and smiled, "I'm tired too. Let's take a break!"

Although Li Qian had a good impression of Jiang Ping, she didn't know what to say once they stopped. After a moment of silence, she asked Jiang Ping in a small voice, "What university do you plan to apply for?"

"I think I'll apply to a university in our city, Suzhou." Jiang Ping asked Li Qian, "What about you?"

"I want to apply to Fudan University in Shanghai." Li Qian said her plan and then added in a small voice, "But Fudan has a very high admission score, and I don't know if I can get in."

Mentioning this, Li Qian's mood became a bit low, adding a touch of melancholy to her usually lively and beautiful appearance.

Seeing the gloomy Li Qian, Jiang Ping suddenly remembered that in his previous life, the young girl didn't get into Fudan University but went to Jiaotong University in their province. It was at Jiaotong University that she met her gambling-addicted husband. Not getting into Fudan University determined Li Qian's tragic fate.

Although the current Jiang Ping didn't plan to spend his life with Li Qian, he didn't want to see her destroyed by a gambling addict like in his previous life.

Thinking about this, Jiang Ping secretly decided to do his best to help Li Qian achieve a high score in the college entrance exam. This would not only fulfill her dream of getting into Fudan University but also help her avoid the gambling addict from her previous life, changing her tragic fate.

Although Li Qian was always among the top students in her grade, and Jiang Ping was just an average student, it seemed impossible for him to help her improve her scores. However, Jiang Ping had the memories from his previous life and clearly remembered the types of the last few big questions in the math section of the college entrance exam. Therefore, helping Li Qian improve her scores wasn't a pipe dream.

Having made his decision, Jiang Ping suddenly held Li Qian's small hands and looked into her eyes, saying firmly, "Do you trust me?"

Caught off guard, Li Qian felt her heart pounding wildly, as if it might jump out of her chest at any moment. Instinctively, she wanted to pull her hands back, but deep down, she didn't want to.

After a moment of struggle, Li Qian didn't pull her hands back. She lowered her head shyly and said in a small voice, "I... I trust you. Let go of my hands first, and then we can talk."

Actually, when Jiang Ping let go of her hands, Li Qian felt a bit disappointed. However, Jiang Ping really let go of her hands immediately, took her math book, and circled and drew on it while saying seriously, "Since you trust me, go home and study these problems thoroughly. I believe that the last few big questions in the math section of this year's college entrance exam will definitely be within this range!"

To be honest, when Jiang Ping let go of her hands, Li Qian felt a bit disappointed. However, his next words made her very curious. She couldn't help but look at him with her beautiful big eyes and ask, "How do you know?"

Jiang Ping smiled confidently at Li Qian and said with certainty, "I guessed!"

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