Urging for more updates, then turning into a magical girl.

Chapter 45 The Reasons for the Parent-Teacher Meeting

"Parent-teacher meeting...?"

Su Chenjin was somewhat stunned.

Looking at Xie Lan's expectant expression, she asked, puzzled, "Why do you want me to go? These kinds of things...aren't they usually attended by your guardian...like your parents?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Lan's mood instantly plummeted. The smile on her face gradually faded, quickly replaced by a gloomy expression.

Seeing Xie Lan's dejected expression, Su Chenjin suddenly had a bad feeling.

Oh no, did I say something wrong?

Thinking about it carefully, Xie Lan's strange request... could it be that her parents... are very likely no longer alive?!

Because Xie Lan had no parents and no parents, and no parents ever attended parent-teacher conferences, she must have been desperate to humbly beg this outsider for help...

She's only a middle school student, yet she has to bear such a heavy burden of family tragedy and the cruel fate of a magical girl all by herself...

The guilt that followed became even stronger.

What an idiot I am! This child already carries such a painful past, and I still had the audacity to ask such a question! As the leader of "Where the Stars Are," how come I've lost even this basic ability to read people?!

"Um... Miss Xie Lan, I'm sorry, I didn't know about your family situation. Did I bring up something that hurt your feelings...?"

Su Chenjin looked guilty and was just about to calm down and comfort the pitiful girl when Xie Lan sighed softly.

"It's a sad thing... I guess so. My midterm exam results were terrible, and I don't dare let my family know. If they go to the parent-teacher conference and see my scores, I'll definitely end up like Xia Li, being sent to tutoring classes..."

“…………”

Okay, I guess I was overthinking it.

That makes sense. If you think about it for a moment, you'll understand. When the Seeder selects magical girls from the vast sea of ​​people, they value whether the girl has magical aptitude. It's not like they're holding a misery contest and specifically picking out orphans with tragic backgrounds.

Therefore... in the real world, the vast majority of magical girls actually come from families with both parents and grow up in good health.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that in many works of art, magical girls are often portrayed as having very unfortunate backgrounds, often tinged with darkness and cruelty... They're usually either orphans or raised in orphanages. Even if they come from a single-parent family, they're often depicted as living a happy and fulfilling life.

Of course, nothing is absolute. For example, Madoka Magica is a dark and tragic work, but Madoka's family is quite normal and complete.

After clearing up the misunderstanding, Su Chenjin looked down at her petite body and another question arose.

"Miss Xie Lan is a middle school student, right? With my appearance... is it really appropriate for me to attend your parent-teacher conference?"

Su Chenjin currently appears as a naive and aloof blue-haired beauty. The most crucial point is that her height is completely unsuitable…

Going to school looking like that... no one would believe they're a "parent"... they'd be lucky not to be mistaken for a student.

"It's okay! This is not a problem at all!"

Hearing that Su Chenjin did not directly refuse, Xie Lan's eyes rekindled with hope, and she grabbed Su Chenjin's hands.

"All you need to do, junior, is go to the Bureau of Extraordinary Measures and get a special identification! A magical girl's appearance changes before and after transformation, so as long as you can show the identification from the Bureau of Extraordinary Measures, go to school as a magical girl, and say you're my 'older sister'!"

To be honest, this method is indeed flawless.

I'm an adult, so I'm just short. Is that a problem?

Of course... the prerequisite is having strong mental fortitude and being able to calmly withstand the strange looks from teachers and parents.

Su Chenjin's lips twitched.

Just imagining this scene is terrifying.

"Um... Miss Xie Lan." Su Chenjin tried to struggle a bit, "Then why don't you go find Miss Lin...? She's already a university student, and she's your senior, and she's more suitable in terms of appearance, right? Even if she doesn't need a certificate from the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs, she can attend the parent-teacher conference directly as your sister..."

Xie Lan curled her lip, revealing a rather disdainful expression.

"A hopeless shut-in like Senior Arc Moon, who's too lazy to even go on patrol, would never be willing to make a special trip to school to help me with something as trivial as this!"

"..."

That makes so much sense, I can't even refute it.

That kind of guy, the Grand Eunuch, isn't even willing to spare a little time to update his novel daily...

"Please, junior! You're the only adult we can count on right now! If you don't help me, I'm really doomed when I get home this time!"

Xie Lan bent down, clasped her hands together, and looked at Su Chenjin with anticipation.

"After all... becoming a magical girl means being busy! It's normal for grades to slip a bit! And if my family forces me to take extra classes... who will protect the safety of Enchanted Garden City?"

"..."

Looking at the girl's tearful face, he felt a sense of helplessness.

To be honest, it wasn't that she didn't want to go.

However, if Xie Lan agrees this time, she might become lax in her studies... which wouldn't be good for her future development.

This might actually harm her.

For the sake of this child's future, I can't be so irresponsible as to agree so readily.

So, Su Chenjin closed her eyes and slowly spoke—

"Okay, I promise."

"That's wonderful! Thank you, junior! You're such a kind person!"

Xie Lan excitedly tried to rush up and hug Su Chenjin, but Su Chenjin raised her right hand and blocked Xie Lan's embrace.

"I haven't finished speaking yet."

Su Chenjin opened her eyes and stared at Xie Lan with a serious expression, completely entering "adult mode".

"Eh? Junior... is there anything else you'd like to say?"

"I can help you attend the parent-teacher conference, but I'll ask Ms. Lin for leave that day. However, after the conference, I'll also need to keep an eye on your grades."

"Hmm...wait? Could it be..." Xie Lan's body stiffened.

"That's right. After I attend the parent-teacher conference for you this time, you can't really think that everything is fine. You still need to study! I'll be keeping a close eye on you then, so don't think you can run away!"

"Hehehe, you're really strict with the younger generation..." Xie Lan laughed awkwardly, her eyes darting guiltily to the other side.

Seeing Xie Lan like this, Su Chenjin also felt somewhat weary. And soon, a deep sense of unease settled in her heart—

Wait a minute, wasn't I supposed to be supervising the head eunuch's writing? Why am I having to attend this random kid's parent-teacher conference... and supervise her studies too?!