Most of all, even though Zhai Sheng was not yet the Chief, that intimidating aura that he exuded made Qiao Nan felt that she was a soldier under his charge.

Seeing that Qiao Nan was seated in an tense manner, Zhai Sheng tried to relax, was he too serious such that he was scaring Uncle Qiao's younger daughter? "I remember that your name is Qiao Nan?"

"Er…. Yes." Qiao Nan was stunned for a while, then nodded.

"Don't be so nervous. Sit down." When he saw the young lady looking extremely pitiful, similar to when he met her in the summer vacation, Zhai Sheng's tone softened.

Of course, this softened demeanor was solely Zhai Sheng's assumption. To Qiao Nan, Zhai Sheng's voice sounded more aloof and frightening.

"How are your grades coming along recently?"

"Not not, not th-that good." Qiao Nan stammered and nearly bit her tongue when she spoke.

Qiao Nan's face was flustered. She turned away and patted her face gently. She felt calmer thereafter and continued to face Zhai Sheng. "As I